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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Toyota Aygo comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 116 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 18,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Toyota Aygo?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Toyota Aygo: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Toyota Aygo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C3 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 Aircross is moderately cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Toyota Aygo costs 18,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Aygo uses 3.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Aygo

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 Citroen C3 Aircross offers moderately more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 116 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Aygo is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.2 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 Aircross delivers significantly more torque with 230 Nm compared to 120 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Citroen C3 Aircross offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Aygo is markedly lighter – 1,090 kg compared to 1,312 kg. The difference is around 222 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers significantly more boot space – 460 L compared to 231 L. That’s a difference of about 229 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries only slightly more – 462 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is far ahead 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.

from £16,200
C3 Aircross

Citroen C3 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 400 km
Citroen C3 Aircross
Toyota Aygo

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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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Toyota Aygo

The Aygo is a cheeky city car that turns congested streets into a playground, with bold styling and sprightly manners that make parking a pleasure rather than a pain. Economical to run and surprisingly well equipped for its size, the Aygo is a smart choice for urban buyers who want personality without a premium price and a car that brings a smile to the daily commute.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
Toyota Aygo

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
18,800 - 24,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.7 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
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
85 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,090 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
231 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
116 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
120 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
85 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Toyota
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