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Citroen C3 Aircross vs SEAT Ibiza comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 16,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or SEAT Ibiza?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs SEAT Ibiza: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space

SEAT Ibiza

  • marginally more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 barely cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the SEAT Ibiza costs 16,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 651 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ibiza uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Ibiza

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 Ibiza offers marginally more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ibiza is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ibiza delivers very slightly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 20 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, SEAT Ibiza is a bit lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,312 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers clearly more boot space – 460 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ibiza carries moderately more – 522 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Ibiza has only a minor advantage 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 £16,800
Ibiza

SEAT Ibiza

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.7 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
16,800 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 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
114 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
489 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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