Compare performance (145 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 23800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Skoda Octavia Limousine?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Citroen C3 Aircross has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 23800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7629 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Octavia Limousine manages with 4.30 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.
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 Octavia Limousine has a decisively edge – offering 265 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 5.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs significantly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 107 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Octavia Limousine pulls distinct stronger with 370 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.
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 slight lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1351 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers noticeable more room – 600 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs barely noticeable better – up to 1600 L, which is about 45 L more than the Skoda Octavia Limousine.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine slightly takes the win – 545 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.
The Skoda Octavia Limousine proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Octavia Limousine is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.
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Price
16200 - 28200 £
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Price
23800 - 41700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
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Electric Range
-
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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
111 - 154 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Sedan
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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
1351 - 1537 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Length
4395 mm
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Length
4698 - 4709 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1829 mm
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Height
1640 mm
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Height
1455 - 1470 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1600 L
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Max trunk capacity
1555 L
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Payload
407 - 462 kg
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Payload
495 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 145 HP
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Power HP
116 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
143 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
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Torque
220 - 370 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
74 - 107 kW
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Power kW
85 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Skoda
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.