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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Peugeot 3008 – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Citroen C3 Aircross meets Peugeot 3008.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 Aircross has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the Peugeot 3008 costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 18951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 3008 manages with 2.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 2.90 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 hardly perceptible more efficient than the Peugeot 3008 with 16.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.60 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot 3008 performs decisively better – achieving up to 698 km, about 298 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

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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 Peugeot 3008 has a clearly edge – offering 325 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 3008 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 6.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 3008 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 3008 pulls clearly stronger with 511 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 281 Nm difference.

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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 clearly perceptible lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1648 kg. The difference is around 336 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 3008 offers a bit more room – 520 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs slight better – up to 1600 L, which is about 120 L more than the Peugeot 3008.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 3008 minimal takes the win – 467 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 3008 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 3008 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £35,100
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Peugeot 3008

  • 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 : 2.4 - 5.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.9 - 17.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 698 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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Peugeot 3008

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The Peugeot 3008 blends bold French styling with a surprisingly grown-up interior that makes even dull commutes feel a little bit special. Practical enough for family life yet lively to drive, it’s a clever all‑rounder that stands out from the crossover crowd without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16200 - 28200 £
Price
35100 - 52000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.6 kWh
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
81 - 698 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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
1648 - 2266 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4542 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1895 mm
Height
1640 - 1660 mm
Height
1641 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1430 - 1480 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
432 - 467 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction 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 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
143 - 201 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 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
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Peugeot

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What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

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

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