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Citroen C3 Aircross vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or VW Caddy?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly lighter

VW Caddy

  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

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

C3 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 Aircross is substantially cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,568 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly 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 279 km more than the VW Caddy.

Caddy

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 VW Caddy offers only slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Caddy is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy is markedly faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is visibly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,100 L more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries visibly more – 710 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 248 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy stands well ahead of its rival 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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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
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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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The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 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
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

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

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

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