Compare performance (145 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or SERES 5?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C3 Aircross is significantly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,514 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 Aircross is slightly more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the SERES 5. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the SERES 5 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 30 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.
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 SERES 5 offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 440 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers substantially more torque with 940 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 710 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is considerably lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 1,048 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers visibly more boot space – 460 L compared to 367 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.
When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries moderately more – 462 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.
The SERES 5 is clearly ahead overall 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.
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.
detailsThe Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
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Price
55,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
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Electric Range
430 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
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Curb weight
2,360 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Trunk capacity
367 L
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Length
4,395 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,930 mm
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Height
1,640 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
407 - 462 kg
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Payload
375 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 145 HP
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Power HP
585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
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Max Speed
143 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
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Torque
940 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 107 kW
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Power kW
430 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
SERES
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