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Citroen C3 vs Citroen C5 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Citroen C5 Aircross?

Citroen C3 vs Citroen C5 Aircross: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter

Citroen C5 Aircross

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Citroen C5 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 195 km more than the Citroen C3.

C5 Aircross

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 Citroen C5 Aircross offers significantly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C5 Aircross delivers visibly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is visibly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 403 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers clearly more boot space – 565 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C5 Aircross carries slightly more – 471 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross 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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C5 Aircross

Citroen C5 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 520 km
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Citroen C3

The Citroën C3 is a cheeky little city car that turns heads with its bold, quirky styling and a surprisingly comfy, well-thought-out interior. It’s an ideal companion for urban life — easy to park, friendly to drive and built to make everyday trips feel a bit more fun without breaking the bank.

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Citroen C5 Aircross

The Citroën C5 Aircross feels like a sofa on wheels, delivering a calm, floaty ride and clever packaging that makes life with luggage and kids noticeably easier. Quirky French styling and a supremely practical, family-focused cabin mean it quietly wins hearts by prioritising comfort over showroom bravado.

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privat
27 Mar 2026, 16:55:05

Cars like the C5 Aircross are probably one reason why Stellantis is almost bankrupt — or already is.
Uncomfortable and completely unsuitable for long-distance driving.
Huge on the outside, small on the inside.
Extremely uncomfortable seats, poor infotainment, very bad driver aids (360° camera, cruise control, lane-keep assist, navigation… are really awful), confusing, poor road manners, loud engine and noisy wind.
I can only hope that I’ll never again be forced to drive this vehicle.

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Alexis vasquez
15 Feb 2026, 21:03:58

I find the Citroën better suited to my daily driving — more comfortable and efficient, with a softer suspension compared with the firmer Toyota Cross.

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Citroen C5 Aircross

Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
565 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
446 - 471 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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