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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Vauxhall Grandland - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 32600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Vauxhall Grandland?

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Vauxhall Grandland

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C3 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 Aircross has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £ , while the Vauxhall Grandland costs 32600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Grandland manages with 2.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen C3 Aircross: with 16.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Vauxhall Grandland with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.50 kWh.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Grandland performs decisively better – achieving up to 694 km, about 294 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

Grandland

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Grandland has a convincingly edge – offering 325 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Grandland is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.10 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 6.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Grandland performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 77 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Grandland pulls significantly stronger with 509 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 279 Nm difference.

C3 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is evident lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1675 kg. The difference is around 363 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers a bit more room – 550 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Grandland performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1645 L, which is about 45 L more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Grandland minimal takes the win – 495 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Grandland is clearly superior 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.

Citroen C3 Aircross
Vauxhall Grandland

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Grandland

Vauxhall Grandland

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 5.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 694 km

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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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 Grandland

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Opel Grandland feels like a sensible, well-rounded SUV — neat styling, a spacious cabin and a composed ride that turns daily driving into a quietly pleasant experience. It’s a smart choice for buyers who want modern tech, good economy and a dash of German practicality without shouting for attention.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
Vauxhall Grandland

Costs and Consumption

Price
16200 - 28200 £
Price
32600 - 51400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
Curb weight
1675 - 2325 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4650 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1905 mm
Height
1640 mm
Height
1665 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1580 - 1645 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
425 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.