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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Volvo XC40?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

C3 Aircross

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 Aircross uses 5.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

XC40

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 Volvo XC40 offers visibly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo XC40 is noticeably faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is visibly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 376 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers marginally more boot space – 460 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 272 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries a bit more – 532 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is far ahead overall 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.

from £16,200
C3 Aircross

Citroen C3 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 303 - 400 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

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

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

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