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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Toyota Prius?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 314 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Prius

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 Prius offers noticeably more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

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 visibly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 308 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers visibly more boot space – 460 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 176 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries moderately more – 462 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius holds a decisive 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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Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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Citroen C3 Aircross

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin 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
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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