Citroen C3 Aircross vs SEAT Ateca – Differences & prices compared

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

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 SEAT Ateca costs 25100 £. That’s a price difference of around 8914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ateca manages with 4.90 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

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 SEAT Ateca has a barely noticeable edge – offering 150 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ateca is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Ateca performs slight better – reaching 202 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Citroen C3 Aircross is barely noticeable lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1345 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers hardly perceptible more room – 510 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Ateca performs slight better – up to 1604 L, which is about 4 L more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Ateca to a small extent takes the win – 525 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

All in all, the SEAT Ateca shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.