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SERES 5 vs Citroen C3 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (55,700 £ vs 16,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 5 or Citroen C3 Aircross?

SERES 5 vs Citroen C3 Aircross: Key differences

SERES 5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • 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

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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 16,400 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,257 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 Aircross is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the SERES 5. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the SERES 5 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 30 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

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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 SERES 5 offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 440 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers clearly more torque with 940 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 710 Nm more.

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 Aircross is clearly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 1,048 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers clearly more boot space – 460 L compared to 367 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries moderately more – 462 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 comes out clearly ahead 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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SERES 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 km
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Mullié Bernard
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Comfortable, this compact SUV has the advantage of being spacious for a reasonable price.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,700 £
Price
16,400 - 29,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Trunk capacity
367 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,930 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 kg
Payload
407 - 462 kg

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

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
SERES
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the SERES 5?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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