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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Peugeot 5008 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 37600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Peugeot 5008?

Citroen C3 Aircross

Peugeot 5008

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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 5008 costs 37600 £. That’s a price difference of around 21403 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 5008 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 2.60 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 Peugeot 5008 with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.50 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot 5008 performs decisively better – achieving up to 669 km, about 269 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 5008 has a decisively 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 5008 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 5.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 5008 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 5008 pulls significantly stronger with 511 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 281 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot 5008 offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly perceptible lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1700 kg. The difference is around 388 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers distinct more room – 460 L compared to 348 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 5008 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2232 L, which is about 632 L more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 5008 distinct takes the win – 640 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 5008 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 5008 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,600
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Peugeot 5008

  • 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 : 2.7 - 5.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 km
Citroen C3 Aircross
Peugeot 5008

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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 5008

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The Peugeot 5008 blends Peugeot's sharp design with the space and versatility families actually need, wrapping clever packaging and a premium-feeling cabin in a crisp, SUV-like silhouette. It drives with more poise than you'd expect from a people carrier, serves up practical touches and flexible seating for everyday chaos, and still looks good when parked outside the school gates.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
16200 - 28200 £
Price
37600 - 54200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 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
78 - 669 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
Curb weight
1700 - 2344 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4791 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1895 mm
Height
1640 - 1660 mm
Height
1694 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
2178 - 2232 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
596 - 640 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
6.5 - 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
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.