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Citroen C3 Aircross vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (145 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 33300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or VW Tiguan?
C3 Aircross
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Citroen C3 Aircross has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17109 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs significantly better – achieving up to 400 km, about 274 km more than the VW Tiguan.
Tiguan
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 Tiguan has a convincingly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 6.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs significantly better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 99 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls decisively stronger with 400 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.
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C3 Aircross
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, Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly perceptible lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 287 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly perceptible more room – 652 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1650 L, which is about 50 L more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.
When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan somewhat takes the win – 533 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.
Who wins the race?
The VW Tiguan proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Tiguan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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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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VW Tiguan
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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
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Citroen C3 Aircross
VW Tiguan
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
16200 - 28200 £
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Price
33300 - 51900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
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Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Length
4395 mm
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Length
4539 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1842 - 1859 mm
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Height
1640 mm
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Height
1656 - 1658 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1600 L
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Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
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Payload
407 - 462 kg
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Payload
460 - 533 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 145 HP
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
143 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
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Torque
220 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
74 - 107 kW
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Power kW
96 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
VW
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What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?
The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.