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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Skoda Elroq comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 37900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Skoda Elroq?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Skoda Elroq: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter

Skoda Elroq

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • slight more efficient
  • distinct more electric range
  • clearly quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • slight more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £ , while the Skoda Elroq costs 37900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21677 £.

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 16.10 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.90 kWh.

As for electric range, the Skoda Elroq performs distinct better – achieving up to 573 km, about 173 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

Elroq

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 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 Skoda Elroq performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 37 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

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 2133 kg. The difference is around 821 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 – 517 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Elroq is clearly superior 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.

Citroen C3 Aircross
Skoda Elroq

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from about £37,900
Elroq

Skoda Elroq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 16.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 529 - 573 km

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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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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Skoda Elroq

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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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

Costs and Consumption

Price
16200 - 28900 £
Price
37900 - 45500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
529 - 573 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
Curb weight
2133 - 2268 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4488 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1884 mm
Height
1640 mm
Height
1608 - 1625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1580 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
470 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.