Citroën C3 Citroën C3 Aircross

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Comparison table

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Citroën C3 Citroën C3 Aircross
Fuel (differs) Petrol Petrol, Hybrid, Electric
From (indicative) (differs) € 19,490 € 19,990
Status Available Available
Model years 2024-now 2024-now
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 62/100
Efficiency (differs) 68/100
Practicality (differs) 67/100
Value retention (differs) 56/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 42/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 10.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 183 179
Length (mm) (differs) 4015 4395
Width (mm) (differs) 1755 1795
Height (mm) (differs) 1567 1660
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1226 1312
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) n/a 1200
Boot (l) (differs) 310 460
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.6
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 100 100

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Citroën C3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën C3 · Efficiency: WLTP PureTech 100 5.6 l/100km vs B-segment petrol (manufacturer figure, indicative; still little real-world data) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C3 · Practicality: Boot 310 l + raised seating, vs B-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën C3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol 5.6 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

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A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · III (2024, PureTech 100)

Citroën C3

Third-generation C3 (2024), slightly higher on the wheels than the previous one, on the Smart Car platform. The petrol version is the PureTech 100 (1.2 three-cylinder turbo); WLTP consumption around 5.6 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative). Shares the body with the electric ë-C3 (photo). Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · (III, 2024+)

Citroën C3 Aircross

B-SUV on the Smart Car platform, shared with the new C3 (manufacturer figure, indicative). Available as PureTech 100 petrol, Hybrid 145 mild-hybrid and as e-C3 Aircross EV.

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