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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Toyota Yaris - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 21900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Toyota Yaris?

Citroen C3 Aircross

Toyota Yaris

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

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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 noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the Toyota Yaris costs 21900 £. That’s a price difference of around 5666 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

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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 Yaris has a decisively edge – offering 280 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 6.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs a bit better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Yaris pulls convincingly stronger with 390 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

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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, Toyota Yaris is evident lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1312 kg. The difference is around 222 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers evident more room – 460 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 174 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs clearly better – up to 1600 L, which is about 665 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris to a small extent takes the win – 525 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota Yaris shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £21,900
Yaris @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 9.5 L
Citroen C3 Aircross
Toyota Yaris

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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 Yaris

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The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
16200 - 28200 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1640 - 1660 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
143 - 201 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General

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

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

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