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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Skoda Octavia Limousine - Differences and prices compared

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?

Citroen C3 Aircross

Skoda Octavia Limousine

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 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.

Octavia Limousine

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £23,800
Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.8 L
Citroen C3 Aircross
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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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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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The 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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Citroen C3 Aircross
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
16200 - 28200 £
Price
23800 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1640 mm
Height
1455 - 1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1555 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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.