Compare performance (145 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 19600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Vauxhall Corsa?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Citroen C3 Aircross has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3429 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Corsa: with 14.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 16.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.90 kWh.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa performs minimal better – achieving up to 424 km, about 24 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.
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 has a slight edge – offering 156 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs evident better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls a bit stronger with 260 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is a bit lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1312 kg. The difference is around 137 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers clearly perceptible more room – 460 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 151 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs evident better – up to 1600 L, which is about 558 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.
When it comes to payload, Citroen C3 Aircross hardly perceptible takes the win – 462 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.
The Vauxhall Corsa sits well ahead of its rival 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.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
16200 - 28200 £
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Price
19600 - 30600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
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Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
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Length
4395 mm
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Length
4061 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1765 mm
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Height
1640 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1600 L
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Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
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Payload
407 - 462 kg
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Payload
376 - 445 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 145 HP
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Power HP
100 - 156 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
143 km/h
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Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
74 - 107 kW
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.