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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,249 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 Aircross is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 110 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 Citroen C3 Aircross offers somewhat more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.6 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is somewhat faster – reaching 176 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van delivers a bit more torque with 270 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is somewhat lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,493 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 3,300 L more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries considerably more – 901 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 439 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van holds a decisive 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 £22,400
Kangoo Compact Van

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 75 - 122 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 270 - 290 km
Citroen C3 Aircross
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

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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 Kangoo Compact Van

The Renault Kangoo is a practical, no-nonsense compact van that turns urban deliveries and weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly easy chore. Roomy for its size, comfortable to drive and brimming with smart storage solutions, it’s a sensible pick for anyone who needs honest utility without drama.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
22,400 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
270 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,493 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,910 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Height
1,854 - 1,864 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,900 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
498 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
75 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 18.9 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 176 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
230 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
55 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault
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