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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Toyota Corolla Cross - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 31700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Citroen C3 Aircross

Toyota Corolla Cross

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 Aircross has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31700 £. That’s a price difference of around 15514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Cross manages with 4.90 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

Corolla Cross @ Toyota Motor Corporation

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 Toyota Corolla Cross has a somewhat edge – offering 180 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs somewhat better – reaching 201 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Cross tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is hardly perceptible lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers hardly perceptible more room – 460 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs slightly better – up to 1600 L, which is about 263 L more than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Cross to a small extent takes the win – 560 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen C3 Aircross proves to be leads convincingly overall and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen C3 Aircross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £16,200
C3 Aircross @ Citroën / Stellantis Media

Citroen C3 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.3 - 18.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 303 - 400 km
Citroen C3 Aircross
Toyota Corolla Cross

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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 Cross

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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Citroen C3 Aircross
Toyota Corolla Cross
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Corolla Cross @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
16200 - 28200 £
Price
31700 - 41900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 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
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
Curb weight
1380 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1640 - 1660 mm
Height
1620 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
143 - 201 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.