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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Vauxhall Mokka comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Vauxhall Mokka?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Vauxhall Mokka: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space

Vauxhall Mokka

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  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Mokka costs 23,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Mokka uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Mokka is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Mokka offers marginally more range – reaching up to 403 km, about 3 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

Mokka

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 Mokka offers substantially more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Mokka is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Vauxhall Mokka is clearly faster – reaching 209 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 66 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Mokka delivers noticeably more torque with 345 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 115 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 Mokka is only slightly lighter – 1,294 kg compared to 1,312 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers visibly more boot space – 460 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 495 L more than the Vauxhall Mokka.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries moderately more – 462 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Mokka 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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Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 336 - 403 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
23,000 - 40,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,150 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,787 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Height
1,515 - 1,535 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
1,060 - 1,105 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
388 - 400 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
136 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 209 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
100 - 207 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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