- The newly introduced Citroen C3 Aircross is a 5 + 2 seater SUV
- It will compete with the midsize SUVs along with the MPVs
- One of its nearest rivals is Maruti XL6
Citroen recently unveiled the C3 Aircross SUV in India. It will be made available in a 5 + 2 seat configuration. Apart from the midsize SUVs like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, etc, the new C3 Aircross will also compete with the MPVs like Maruti XL6. Therefore, here's our detailed dimension & specs comparison between the Citroen C3 Aircross & Maruti Suzuki XL6.
New Citroen C3 Aircross Vs Maruti XL6: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Citroen C3 Aircross | Maruti XL6 |
| Length | 4,300mm | 4445mm |
| Width | 1,796mm | 1775mm |
| Height | 1,654mm | 1755mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,671mm | 2740mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200mm | 180mm |
| Boot Space | Up to 511 litres | 209 litres |
| Wheels | 17-inch | 16-inch |
New Citroen C3 Aircross Vs Maruti XL6: Powertrain Specs
| Specs | Citroen C3 Aircross | Maruti XL6 |
| Engine | 1.2L 3-cylinder turbo petrol | 1.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine |
| Power | 110 PS | 103 PS |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 136.8 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic |
New Citroen C3 Aircross: Features
Citroen hasn't revealed the full feature list of the C3 Aircross. However, some of the features have been confirmed. Here is a list of those confirmed features.
| Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | A 10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMs with Integrated Turn Indicators | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
| LED DRLs & Front Fog Lamps | Rear Wiper & Washer with Defogger |
| Front Center Arm Rest for Driver Seat | Shark Fin Antena |
| TPMS | Roof-Mounted AC Vents for the Second Row |
| Rear Center Arm Rest with Cup Holders | Reverse Camera |
| Tilt Steering with Audio, Phone & Instrument Controls | A Fully Digital Color Instrument Cluster |
| Idle Start-Stop | Removable Third Row Seats |
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Verdict: The 5 + 2 seats make the Citroen C3 Aircross the most versatile SUV in the midsize SUV segment. But, Citroen has done a lot of cost-cutting in the C3 Aircross. However, all these cost-cuttings could be easily justified if Citroen prices this new SUV very competitively & aggressively.
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