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Vauxhall Mokka vs Citroen C3 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Mokka or Citroen C3 Aircross?

Vauxhall Mokka vs Citroen C3 Aircross: Key differences

Vauxhall Mokka

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mokka

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Mokka costs 23,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Mokka uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Mokka is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Mokka offers marginally more range – reaching up to 403 km, about 3 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

C3 Aircross

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Mokka offers clearly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Mokka is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Mokka delivers noticeably more torque with 345 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Mokka

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 terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Mokka is marginally lighter – 1,294 kg compared to 1,312 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers clearly more boot space – 460 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries somewhat more – 462 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Mokka is clearly superior 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 £23,000
Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 336 - 403 km
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Vauxhall Mokka

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18 Apr 2026, 11:17:27

I've been an Opel owner for 34 years and am very satisfied with the brand — my choice will be an easy one.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,000 - 40,500 £
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,150 mm
Length
-
Width
1,787 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,060 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
388 - 400 kg
Payload
407 - 462 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 281 HP
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 207 kW
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Mokka?

The Vauxhall Mokka is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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