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Citroen C3 Aircross vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (16,400 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or SsangYong Korando?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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SsangYong Korando

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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 16,400 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 Aircross uses 5.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 Aircross is barely more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the SsangYong Korando. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 61 km more than the SsangYong Korando.

Korando

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 SsangYong Korando offers noticeably more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 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, Citroen C3 Aircross is a bit lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers slightly more boot space – 551 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries marginally more – 463 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando holds a solid overall lead 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.

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Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
Citroen C3 Aircross
SsangYong Korando

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Citroen C3 Aircross

The Citroën C3 Aircross is a compact crossover that stands out with its quirky, friendly styling and a tall, airy cabin that prioritizes comfort. It suits buyers who value flexible interior space, good visibility and easy urban driving over sporty performance.

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,400 - 29,000 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
SsangYong
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