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Peugeot 5008 vs Citroen C3 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (37,600 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 5008 or Citroen C3 Aircross?

Peugeot 5008 vs Citroen C3 Aircross: Key differences

Peugeot 5008

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • 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

5008

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Peugeot 5008 costs 37,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,403 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 5008 uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 Aircross is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 5008. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 5008 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 669 km, about 269 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 Peugeot 5008 offers considerably more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 5008 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 5008 is markedly faster – reaching 198 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 5008 delivers clearly more torque with 511 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 281 Nm more.

5008

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Peugeot 5008 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is noticeably lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,700 kg. The difference is around 388 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers clearly more boot space – 460 L compared to 348 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 5008 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 2,232 L, about 632 L more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 5008 carries noticeably more – 640 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 5008 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.

from £37,600
5008

Peugeot 5008

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 km
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Peugeot 5008

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Gérard D
14 Dec 2025, 08:41:40

The family car par excellence: a big boot, three equal and adjustable seats in the second row, two extra easily accessible seats, an engine that’s more than adequate... everything is excellent except for the slightly high price.

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Citroen C3 Aircross

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,600 - 54,200 £
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 669 km
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 127 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,700 - 2,344 kg
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,791 mm
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,694 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,178 - 2,232 L
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Payload
596 - 640 kg
Payload
407 - 462 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Max Speed
170 - 198 km/h
Max Speed
143 km/h
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 5008 have?

The Peugeot 5008 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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