Citroen C3 Aircross vs Toyota Hilux – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the Toyota Hilux costs 39800 £. That’s a price difference of around 23568 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 Aircross manages with 5.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.70 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

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 Toyota Hilux has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 204 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs slightly better – reaching 201 km/h, while the Toyota Hilux tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux pulls clearly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly lighter – 1312 kg compared to 2085 kg. The difference is around 773 kg.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Hilux decisively takes the win – 1125 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 663 kg.

Our conclusion: The Citroen C3 Aircross proves to be barely ahead and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Citroen C3 Aircross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.