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Citroen C3 Aircross vs VW T-Cross – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Citroen C3 Aircross meets VW T-Cross.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Citroen C3 Aircross

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 Aircross has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the VW T-Cross costs 21100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C3 Aircross manages with 5.30 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the VW T-Cross with 5.40 L. The difference is about 0.10 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 VW T-Cross has a slight edge – offering 150 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW T-Cross is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.40 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs barely noticeable better – reaching 201 km/h, while the VW T-Cross tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW T-Cross pulls slight stronger with 250 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW T-Cross is slight lighter – 1267 kg compared to 1312 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers hardly perceptible more room – 460 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs a bit better – up to 1600 L, which is about 319 L more than the VW T-Cross.

When it comes to payload, VW T-Cross minimal takes the win – 480 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen C3 Aircross proves to be secures victory with a clear margin and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen C3 Aircross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Citroen C3 Aircross
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Citroen C3 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.3 - 18.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 303 - 400 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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VW T-Cross

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The VW T-Cross turns everyday practicality into a style statement, offering a roomy-feeling cabin, clever storage and playful design that suits town life and family duties alike. On the road it's composed and relaxed, rewarding buyers who want the raised seating and confident presence of an SUV without the weighty compromises.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16200 - 28200 £
Price
21100 - 31500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
124 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
Curb weight
1267 - 1338 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4127 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1784 mm
Height
1640 - 1660 mm
Height
1573 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1281 L
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
463 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
143 - 201 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 200 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

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

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