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Citroen C3 vs Citroen Aircross

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Citroen C3 or Citroen Aircross? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between C3 and Aircross. Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live Puretech 82 5 MT and Citroen Aircross Price starts at Rs.8.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for You 5 Seater. Citroen C3 is 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power whereas Citroen Aircross is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 108.62bhp@5500rpm power. In terms of mileage, C3 provides a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model), and Aircross has a mileage of 18.5 kmpl (base model).

C3 vs Aircross

Key HighlightsCitroen C3Citroen Aircross
PriceRs.6.16 LakhRs.8.49 Lakh
Engine Capacity1198 cc1199 cc
Power80.87 bhp@5750rpm108.62bhp@5500rpm
Mileage/Range19.3 kmpl18.5 kmpl
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Citroen C3 Live Puretech 82 5 MT car
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Rs. 6.16 Lakh
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Rs. 8.49 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
6.92 Lakh
Price Breakup
9.50 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
315 Litres
444 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1198 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
108.62bhp@5500rpm
Colors
Images
C3 Images
C3 Images
C3 Images
Aircross Images
Aircross Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
-
Sunroof
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
check
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Internal
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
Projector headlight
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
215/60 R17
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
215/60 R17
Turning Radius
4.98 meters
5.4 meters
Tyre Size Spare
165/80 R14
205/65 R16
Wheels Size
R15
R17

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
-
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
Multifunction Display
Touchscreen Size
-
10 Inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
Speakers
-
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
check
Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 years/ 40000 Kms
2 Years/40000 kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1198 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
PURETECH 82
PURETECH 110
No. of Cylinders
3
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 speed
6 Gears
Power
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
108.62bhp@5500rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
190 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.3 kmpl
18.5 kmpl
Top Speed
159 kmph
-
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
Automatic climate control
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
2
Keyless Entry

Safety

NCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
Airbags
2
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
ASR / Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3981 mm
4323 mm
Width
1733 mm
1796 mm
Height
1586 mm
1665 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2671 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
200 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.25 Litres
3.5 Litres
Boot Space
315 Litres
444 Litres
Kerb Weight
958 kg
1195 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Looks good and offers a striking design
  • Comes with a fuel-efficient 1.2-litre NA petrol and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine
  • The 6-speed manual transmission is smooth and offers light gearshifts
  • The cabin is well laid out with practical storage spaces
  • It offers good features such as a digital instrument cluster, 10-inch infotainment with wireless connectivity among other features
  • It offers multiple customization options to suit different kinds of buyers
  • The suspension is comfortable and the hatchback offers good handling
  • It Looks muscular & offers a strong road presence
  • The Flexi-pro seating with a removable third row increases the utility factor
  • The C3 Aircross offers excellent ride quality which will keep the occupants comfortable
  • The turbo-petrol engine is peppy & fuel-efficient as well
  • It offers a massive 511 liters of boot space
  • Comes with a good number of features such as a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, TPMS, connected features, a 7-inch digital cluster, and more
  • Offers a lot of customization options directly from the factory
Cons
  • The cost-cutting measures are noticeable within the cabin
  • There is no option for an automatic transmission
  • The top-spec variant is priced at Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom), which is relatively high for its segment
  • The integrated headrests are not ergonomically comfortable
  • The cabin width accommodates four adults comfortably, but fitting five people might be uncomfortable
  • The limited availability of service centers and dealer networks poses a concern for long-term reliability
  • A single powertrain is on offer, with no option for diesel or hybrid
  • The third row is suitable for kids only, fitting an adult might be difficult
  • The audio quality is a bit low with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
  • The use of hard plastic in the interior shows evident cost-cutting
  • Features like automatic climate control, wireless charging, sunroof, cruise control, and others are missing
  • Citroen is a new brand in India and the sales and service network is still limited
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Detailed Comparison of Citroen C3 and Citroen Aircross

Safety

C3 comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock. Aircross has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

C3 has doors and seats. It is an with 315 Litres boot space, 30 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1733 mm wide, 1586 mm high and 3981 mm long. It has 958 kg kerb weight and 2540 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Aircross is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 444 Litres boot space, 200 mm ground clearance.It has 1665 mm height, 4323 mm length, 1796 mm width, and 1195 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Citroen C3 comes with FWD and 5 speed Manual transmission. And Aircross comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Citroen C3 and Citroen Aircross Owner Reviews

  • C3 Review
  • Aircross Review
    • IK
      Indrajit Kumar Rajhans
      7 Month ago
      4.2
      Overall good and exterior looking nice available in different different attractive colors , safety wise good , comfortable for back passengers, boot space not enough, overall I will give 8 points out of 10 .
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      Arvind patel
      11 Month ago
      4.4
      The car is packed with advanced technology features, including a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and a range of safety features such as airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control.
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      Kygghjjurt
      11 Month ago
      4.4
      It is a compact car that is known for its impressive performance. The car is powered by a range of engines, including a 1.2-liter PureTech petrol engine and a 1.5-liter BlueHDi diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 82 horsepower and 134 Nm of torque, while the diesel engine produces 99 horsepower and 236 Nm of torque.
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      Rafi Shaik
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      Good.i feel very happy for these features.so I comfort at road.so travelling sevare places Price point of view it is very good and engine also 1.2 l so I get this car very comfort feeling. Purchase this car is very good.the air cross also very good.in SUVs.finally it is very
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      Naveen
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      This car is very beautiful and easy drive in the best car. Car mileage is best all car and space it between to safety is best all seat is safety is best car. This car is best safety zone and safety belt all interor best quality in this car.thanku you
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