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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Skoda Fabia?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

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  • moderately more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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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 Skoda Fabia costs 17,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,114 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Fabia

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 Skoda Fabia offers moderately more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers marginally more torque with 250 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is a bit lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,312 kg. The difference is around 169 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers somewhat more boot space – 460 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries only slightly more – 462 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia stands out in the key areas 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 £17,300
Fabia

Skoda Fabia

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
402 - 437 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 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

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

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