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Skoda Elroq vs Citroen C3 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Elroq or Citroen C3 Aircross?

Skoda Elroq vs Citroen C3 Aircross: Key differences

Skoda Elroq

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter

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

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

Elroq

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 Aircross is considerably cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Skoda Elroq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,677 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Skoda Elroq is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Elroq offers clearly more range – reaching up to 573 km, about 173 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

C3 Aircross

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Elroq offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Elroq is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Elroq is visibly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Elroq delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 449 Nm more.

Elroq

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is significantly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 2,133 kg. The difference is around 821 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers very slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 20 L more than the Skoda Elroq.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Elroq carries somewhat more – 517 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Elroq 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 £37,900
Elroq

Skoda Elroq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 529 - 573 km
Skoda Elroq
Citroen C3 Aircross

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Skoda Elroq

The Skoda Elroq is a cleverly packaged family SUV that mixes roomy practicality with sharp, modern looks, making it an easy pick for buyers who prefer common sense over flash. On the road it's composed and user-friendly, with thoughtful interior details that turn everyday driving into something pleasantly efficient — a sensible companion with a wink.

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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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Skoda Elroq
Citroen C3 Aircross

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 45,500 £
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
529 - 573 km
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
77 - 79 kWh
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
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,133 - 2,268 kg
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,488 mm
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,884 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,608 - 1,625 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,580 L
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Payload
470 - 517 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
143 km/h
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Citroen
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