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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Skoda Elroq – Performance, range & efficiency compared
Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen C3 Aircross or Skoda Elroq fits your lifestyle better.
C3 Aircross
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Citroen C3 Aircross has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the Skoda Elroq costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 12866 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Skoda Elroq: with 15.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 16.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.10 kWh.
As for range, the Skoda Elroq performs distinct better – achieving up to 573 km, about 173 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.
Elroq
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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 Skoda Elroq has a significantly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Elroq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 6.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs slightly better – reaching 201 km/h, while the Skoda Elroq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Elroq pulls significantly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 449 Nm difference.
C3 Aircross
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is significantly lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 641 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers slight more room – 470 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1600 L, which is about 20 L more than the Skoda Elroq.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Elroq somewhat takes the win – 531 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Skoda Elroq shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £29,100
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Skoda Elroq
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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Skoda Elroq
The Skoda Elroq is a cleverly packaged family SUV that mixes roomy practicality with sharp, modern looks, making it an easy pick for buyers who prefer common sense over flash. On the road it's composed and user-friendly, with thoughtful interior details that turn everyday driving into something pleasantly efficient — a sensible companion with a wink.
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Citroen C3 Aircross
Skoda Elroq
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
16200 - 28200 £
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Price
29100 - 45500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
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Electric Range
377 - 573 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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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
5
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Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2268 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Length
4395 mm
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Length
4488 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1884 mm
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Height
1640 - 1660 mm
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Height
1608 - 1625 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1600 L
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Max trunk capacity
1580 L
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Payload
407 - 462 kg
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Payload
470 - 531 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 145 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
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Max Speed
143 - 201 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 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
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Skoda
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What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?
The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.