Compare the Citroen e-C3 Aircross vs Citroen e-C3

Simple electric motoring, with masses of boot space
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10
Affordable and compact, with supreme town comfort
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Choosing between these two electric Citroens comes down to practical space. The Citroen e-C3 Aircross is longer than the Citroen e-C3, and it provides a bigger boot as well as more space with the rear seats folded down. Its adjustable floor also lets you create a totally flat cargo area, whereas the e-C3 leaves you without a flat floor when the seats are dropped. In the back, two six-foot adults get plenty of legroom in the e-C3 Aircross, while anyone taller than six feet will feel cramped in the e-C3. Both cars remain very tight across the rear bench for three adults. On the road, neither car provides a full one-pedal driving mode, and both feel lifeless through the steering on twisty roads. They are also susceptible to crosswinds and can jitter on rough surfaces at higher speeds. Inside both, what looks like a dashboard shelf houses the airbag, so you cannot store items there.

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Max 83kW Standard Range 44kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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Plus 83kW Urban Range 30kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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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.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • 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 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 Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 460 litres (3 suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 310 litres (2 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,600 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,188 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,395 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,660 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,015 mm x 1,813 mm x 1,577 mm
Towing capacity 350 kg Towing capacity —
First year tax rate £10 First year tax rate £10
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
3.4 miles / kWh
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
3.7 miles / kWh Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
190 miles Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
132 miles
Battery size 44 kWh Best Battery size 30 kWh
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 16 · good Best
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
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 83kW Standard Range 44kWh Auto Engine name 83kW Urban Range 30kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 113 BHP Engine size Electric • 113 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 11.7 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 10.4 s (0-60 mph) Best
Battery size 44 kWh Best Battery size 30 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
190 miles Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
132 miles

Dimensions & space

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

Full features list

  • 11 kW three phase onboard charger
  • André red colour clips on front bumper and C-pillar
  • Bi-tone black roof
  • Cloth/Leather effect - Black/Light grey
  • Premium metallic paint
  • Solid paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Terre de toscane colour clips on front bumper and C-pillar
  • 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
  • Electric parking brake
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front side airbags + front/rear curtain airbags
  • Hill start assist
  • Mono-tone horn
  • Passenger airbag
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • AVAS Approaching vehicle alert system
  • Anti theft alarm
  • Automatic door and boot locking when moving off with automatic unlocking in case of impact
  • Deadlock
  • Immobiliser
  • Keyless entry and start
  • 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/leather effect upholstery
  • 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
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Height adjustable front head restraints
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • High console with armrest and closed storage
  • 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
  • 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
  • Two position boot floor
  • Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
  • Automatic headlights
  • Bi-tone white roof
  • Black roof bars
  • Black wheel arch extensions
  • Dark tinted tailgate and rear side windows
  • E logo in front doors
  • Electric front windows with auto up and down functionality
  • Electric rear windows with auto down
  • Electrically heated/folding door mirrors
  • Electrochrome auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Fog lights integrated into front bumper
  • 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 acoustic windscreen
  • Heated rear window
  • High beam assist
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED intelligent beam headlights with electric levelling and automatic high beam switching
  • LED rear lights
  • LED third brake light
  • LED turn indicators integrated into rear view mirrors
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • White colour clips on front bumper and C-pillar
  • 1x USB-C connection on dashboard
  • 1x USB-C fast charge in row 2
  • 1x USB-C fast charge on high console
  • Active lane departure warning system
  • Blind spot monitor
  • Citroen connect box emergency and assistance system
  • Citroen head up display (key driver information projected on to upper dashboard
  • Connected 3D navigation
  • Connected services
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Electric power steering
  • Engine start button
  • Front and lateral parking sensors
  • Multi function trip computer
  • Outside temperature sensor
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Reversing camera
  • Ventilated wireless smartphone charger
  • e-toggle gear selector
  • eCall emergency call system
  • 17" Aragonite diamond cut bi-tone alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
  • Puncture repair kit with compressor
  • Advanced comfort suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions
  • Deferred charging via MyCitroën app or touchscreen
  • Fast charging DC 100kW
  • Mode 3 charging cable - Monophase 7kW - 6metres
  • On board charger 7.4kW
  • DAB digital radio, 6 loudspeakers, 10.25" capacitive touchscreen, wireless mirror screen includes apple carplay/android auto and bluetooth
  • Grey "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
  • 11 kW three phase onboard charger
  • 30 kW DC Rapid charging
  • Andre red colour clips on front bumper and C-pillar
  • Black roof
  • Cloth - Urban grey
  • Lemon yellow colour clips on front bumper and C-pillar
  • Metallic paint
  • Monotone body colour roof
  • Premium metallic paint
  • Special solid paint
  • White colour clips on front bumper and C-pillar
  • White roof
  • 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
  • AVAS Approaching vehicle alert 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 upholstery
  • 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
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Map pockets in back of driver and front passenger seats with additional pocket for smartphone storage
  • 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 grey
  • Sofa soft touch fabric wrap on lower dashboard
  • Three rear headrests
  • 3D rear light signature
  • Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black roof bars
  • Black wheel arch extensions
  • Body colour bumpers
  • 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
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Solid paint
  • Standard day night switchable interior rear view mirror
  • Tinted side windows
  • 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
  • Multi function trip computer
  • Rear parking sensors
  • e-toggle gear selector
  • eCall emergency call system
  • Advanced comfort suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions
  • Mode 3 charging cable - Monophase 7kW - 6metres
  • On board charger 7.4kW
  • Remote charging
  • 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 diamond cut bi-tone alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
  • Puncture repair kit and compressor

'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.