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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Volvo EX30 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 33000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Volvo EX30?

Citroen C3 Aircross

Volvo EX30

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 significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the Volvo EX30 costs 33000 £. That’s a price difference of around 16800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen C3 Aircross: with 16.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Volvo EX30 with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.70 kWh.

As for range, the Volvo EX30 performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 476 km, about 76 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

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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 Volvo EX30 has a decisively edge – offering 428 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 283 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 8.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs to a small extent better – reaching 201 km/h, while the Volvo EX30 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo EX30 pulls clearly stronger with 543 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 313 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1840 kg. The difference is around 528 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers evident more room – 460 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs evident better – up to 1600 L, which is about 600 L more than the Volvo EX30.

When it comes to payload, Citroen C3 Aircross slightly takes the win – 462 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo EX30 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo EX30 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £33,000
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Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 339 - 476 km
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Citroen C3 Aircross
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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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Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 arrives as a compact electric with crisp Scandinavian design and a cheeky personality, proving you can be serious about safety and still enjoy a grin on your commute. Its cabin is cleverly packaged and delightfully easy to live with, offering smart tech and practical touches that make it feel like a grown-up's city car with a sense of fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16200 - 28200 £
Price
33000 - 49100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.7 kWh
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 kWh
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
Curb weight
1840 - 1960 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4233 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1838 mm
Height
1640 - 1660 mm
Height
1550 - 1567 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1000 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
370 - 390 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
143 - 201 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Volvo

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What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

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

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