Compare the Citroen C3 vs Citroen C3 Aircross

Built to a budget, but feels surprisingly premium
2026
Urban Living Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
8/10
A compact seven seater, that offers true value
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both of these Citroens are easy to drive in town, with super-light steering that takes the effort out of tight turns and parking. Each relies on clever suspension that copes really well with big potholes and speed bumps, though the lighter Citroen C3 is even more comfortable still over rough surfaces. Take either out onto twisty roads and you will find that the body leans a lot in the bends, while on motorways their light weight and slab sides leave both cars susceptible to crosswinds. Choosing between them largely comes down to size and everyday practicality. The Citroen C3 Aircross is longer, can tow heavier loads, and gives you the option of a third row of seats, whereas the smaller C3 cannot be had with seven seats.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks, People carriers Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 310 litres (2 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 460 litres (3 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,188 litres Boot space, seats down 1,600 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,015 mm x 1,813 mm x 1,577 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,395 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,660 mm
Towing capacity 600 kg Towing capacity 1,300 kg Best
First year tax rate £455 Best First year tax rate £560
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
52.0 mpg Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
50.2 mpg
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 23 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 15 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.2 Turbo Engine name 1.2 Turbo
Engine size 1.2 L Petrol • 100 BHP Engine size 1.2 L Petrol • 100 BHP
Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks, People carriers Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 6
Acceleration 10.6 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 12.5 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 310 litres Boot (seats up) 460 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,188 litres Boot (seats down) 1,600 litres Best
Length 4,015 mm Length 4,395 mm
Width 1,813 mm Width 1,850 mm
Height 1,577 mm Height 1,660 mm
Wheelbase 2.54 m Wheelbase 2.67 m
Turning circle 10.6 m Turning circle 10.9 m

Full features list

  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Cloth/leather effect - Blue
  • Monotone body colour roof
  • Pre-disposition for spare wheel
  • Premium metallic paint
  • Special solid paint
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Driver and front passenger seatbelts with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiters
  • Driver's airbag
  • ESP with anti skid system
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front side airbags + front/rear curtain airbags
  • Hill start assist
  • Manual parking brake
  • Mono-tone horn
  • Three rear 3-point seatbelts
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Automatic door and boot locking when moving off with automatic unlocking in case of impact
  • Central locking with deadlocks
  • Connected anti theft alarm (Volumetric and perimetric with tilt sensor)
  • Immobiliser
  • Remote control central locking with 2x plip key
  • 1 litre bottle storage in front and rear door pockets
  • 1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seat
  • 12V socket on console
  • 2 side air vents and 2 central air vents on dashboard
  • 4x anchoring rings on boot
  • Advanced comfort front and rear seats
  • Bag support hook in boot
  • Central storage with 2 cupholders
  • Chrome effect interior door handles
  • Closed glove box
  • Cloth/leather effect upholstery
  • Collection floor mats
  • Driver and passenger's sun visor with courtesy mirror
  • Driver's seat height adjustment
  • Fixed boot light
  • Front seats adjustable with forward back slide and adjustable backrest
  • Height adjustable front head restraints
  • Height/reach adjust steering wheel
  • ISOFIX mounting on outer rear seats with top tether and labels indicating fixing points
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • LED front lighting panel with map reading lights
  • Leather effect steering wheel with gloss black and chrome elements and integrated audio/telephone/cruise control/speed limit controls
  • Leather effect wrapped armrests in blue
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Map pockets in back of driver and front passenger seats with additional pocket for smartphone storage
  • Matt black gear knob with gloss black insert
  • Padded fabric armrests in front and rear doors with labels
  • Parcel shelf
  • Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sofa element to dashboard in blue
  • Sofa soft touch fabric wrap on lower dashboard
  • Three rear headrests
  • 3D rear light signature
  • Andre red colour clips on front bumper and C-pillar
  • Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black roof
  • Black roof bars
  • Black wheel arch extensions
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Collection badging
  • Dark tinted tailgate and rear side windows
  • Electric front power windows with auto up/down for the driver and auto down for passenger
  • Electric rear power windows
  • Electrically heated, folding and adjustable external rear view mirrors
  • Front and rear skid plates in grey
  • Front intermittent wipers
  • Gloss black exterior door handles
  • Gloss black finish B and C pillar
  • Gloss black rear view mirror caps
  • Heated rear window
  • Intelligent beam headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED headlights with electric levelling
  • LED third brake light
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Standard day night switchable interior rear view mirror
  • Turn indicators integrated into rear view mirrors
  • 1x USB-C connection on dashboard
  • 1x USB-C fast charge in row 2
  • Active lane departure warning system
  • Citroen connect box emergency and assistance system
  • Connected services
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Electric power steering
  • Exterior temperature display
  • Head up Display
  • Manual gearshift indicator
  • Multi function trip computer
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Reversing camera
  • eCall emergency call system
  • Advanced comfort suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions
  • DAB digital radio, 6 loudspeakers, 10.25" capacitive touchscreen, wireless mirror screen includes apple carplay/android auto and bluetooth
  • Grey decor on dashboard
  • Grey decor on front doors
  • Safety pack - C3 Plus and Max/C3 Aircross
  • Visibility pack - C3 Plus and Max/C3 Aircross
  • 17" "Atacamite" black painted alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
  • Puncture repair kit and compressor
  • Bi-tone black roof
  • Cloth - Blue
  • Solid paint
  • Spare wheel pre-disposition
  • Special metallic paint
  • 3x3 rear seatbelts in row 2
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Driver airbag
  • Driver and front passenger seatbelts with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiters
  • ESP with anti skid system
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front side airbags + front/rear curtain airbags
  • Hill start assist
  • Manual parking brake
  • Mono-tone horn
  • Passenger airbag
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Anti theft alarm
  • Automatic door and boot locking when moving off with automatic unlocking in case of impact
  • Deadlock
  • Immobiliser
  • Remote control central locking with two plip keys
  • 1 litre bottle storage in front and rear door pockets
  • 1/3 to 2/3 split folding seats with head restraints on row 2
  • 12V socket on console
  • 2 side air vents and 2 central air vents on dashboard
  • 4x anchoring rings on boot
  • Advanced comfort front and rear seats
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Bag support hook in boot
  • Cabin temperature pre-conditioning
  • Central storage with 2 cupholders
  • Chrome effect interior door handles
  • Closed glove box
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Collection floor mats
  • Driver and passengers courtesy mirrors in sunvisors with driver mirror cover
  • Driver's seat height adjustment
  • Fixed boot light
  • Front seats adjustable with forward back slide and adjustable backrest
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Height adjustable front head restraints
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • ISOFIX mounting on outer rear seats with top tether and labels indicating fixing points
  • LED front lighting panel with map reading lights
  • LED rear lighting panel with map reading lights
  • Leather effect steering wheel with gloss black and chrome elements and integrated audio/telephone/cruise control/speed limit controls
  • Map pockets in back of driver and front passenger seats with additional pocket for smartphone storage
  • Matt black gear knob with gloss black and chrome insert
  • Padded fabric armrests in front and rear doors with Happy Tags labels
  • Parcel shelf
  • Row 2 - Three seats with individually adjustable head rests
  • Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visible alert for front and rear seats
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Acoustic windscreen
  • André red colour clips on front bumper and C-pillar
  • Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black roof bars
  • Black wheel arch extensions
  • Body colour roof
  • Collection badging
  • Dark tinted tailgate and rear side windows
  • Electric front windows with auto up and down functionality
  • Electric rear windows with auto down
  • Electrically heated/folding door mirrors
  • Front and rear body coloured bumpers
  • Front and rear skid plates in grey
  • Gloss black exterior door handles
  • Gloss black finish B and C pillar
  • Gloss black rear view mirror caps
  • Heated rear window
  • High beam assist
  • Infra red colour clips on front bumper and C-pillar
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED intelligent beam headlights with electric levelling and automatic high beam switching
  • LED third brake light
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Roof rails
  • Standard day night switchable interior rear view mirror
  • Turn indicators integrated into rear view mirrors
  • 1x USB-C connection on dashboard
  • 1x USB-C fast charge in row 2
  • Active lane departure warning system
  • Citroen connect box emergency and assistance system
  • Citroen head up display (key driver information projected on to upper dashboard
  • Connected services
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Electric power steering
  • Engine start button
  • Multi function trip computer
  • Outside temperature sensor
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Reversing camera
  • eCall emergency call system
  • 17" Aragonite black alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
  • Puncture repair kit with compressor
  • Advanced comfort suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions
  • DAB digital radio, 6 loudspeakers, 10.25" capacitive touchscreen, wireless mirror screen includes apple carplay/android auto and bluetooth
  • Blue "Sofa effect" soft touch upholstery along dashboard
  • Grey decor on dashboard
  • Grey decor on front doors
  • Safety pack - C3 Plus and Max/C3 Aircross
  • Visibility pack - C3 Plus and Max/C3 Aircross

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.