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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Peugeot 508 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 44600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Peugeot 508?

Citroen C3 Aircross

Peugeot 508

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 Aircross has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the Peugeot 508 costs 44600 £. That’s a price difference of around 28380 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 508 manages with 1.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs clearly better – achieving up to 400 km, about 345 km more than the Peugeot 508.

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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 Peugeot 508 has a convincingly edge – offering 360 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.20 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 7.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 508 performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 508 pulls significantly stronger with 520 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is noticeable lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1811 kg. The difference is around 499 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 508 offers barely noticeable more room – 487 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1600 L, which is about 63 L more than the Peugeot 508.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 508 slight takes the win – 469 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Peugeot 508 shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £44,600
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Peugeot 508

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 2 L
  • Electric Range : 46 - 55 km
Citroen C3 Aircross
Peugeot 508

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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 508

The Peugeot 508 turns heads with a low-slung, almost coupe-like silhouette and a cabin that feels grown-up and surprisingly premium for the money. On the road it balances comfort and poise with a playful edge, making it a convincing choice for buyers who want something stylish and sensible without shouting for attention.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
Peugeot 508
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Costs and Consumption

Price
16200 - 28200 £
Price
44600 - 60800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
36 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
Curb weight
1811 - 1941 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4750 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1640 - 1660 mm
Height
1403 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1537 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
379 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
143 - 201 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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.