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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Renault Express?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Renault Express: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more power

Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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

C3 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 Aircross is marginally cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Renault Express costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 934 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Express

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 Citroen C3 Aircross offers visibly more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Express is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 11.9 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Express is slightly faster – reaching 167 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Express delivers marginally more torque with 240 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen C3 Aircross offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is only slightly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,312 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Express offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,300 L, about 1,700 L more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 238 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 Aircross holds a solid overall lead 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.

from £16,200
C3 Aircross

Citroen C3 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 303 - 400 km
Citroen C3 Aircross
Renault Express

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
Renault Express

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault
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