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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Vauxhall Corsa?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • only slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C3 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 Aircross is noticeably cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers barely more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 24 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

Corsa

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Corsa offers only slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers a bit more torque with 260 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is somewhat lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,312 kg. The difference is around 137 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers markedly more boot space – 460 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 151 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries very slightly more – 462 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 km
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Citroen C3 Aircross

The Citroën C3 Aircross is a cheeky compact SUV that trades bland conformity for playful French character and clever practicality, ideal if you want a car with personality. It soaks up city life with a comfortable ride, inventive cabin tricks and a look that turns heads without asking for attention.

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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
4,061 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,042 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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