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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Toyota Corolla?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Corolla offers slightly more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Corolla is clearly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

C3 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is only slightly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers markedly more boot space – 460 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 548 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries very slightly more – 462 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 Aircross has the upper hand 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 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 303 - 400 km
Citroen C3 Aircross
Toyota Corolla

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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 Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
400 - 450 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
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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