Citroen Aircross X vs Citroen C3 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Citroen Aircross X and Citroen C3 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Citroen Aircross X You 1.2 5 STR is priced at ₹8.89 Lakh, Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol is priced at ₹4.99 Lakh.
Citroen Aircross X You 1.2 5 STR comes with 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol comes with 1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Citroen Aircross X vs Citroen C3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Citroen Aircross X	Citroen C3
Engine Capacity	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Citroen Aircross X

₹ 8.89 Lakh

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Citroen C3

₹ 4.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

8.89 Lakh

4.99 Lakh

EMI

₹16,415

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹9,214

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.3

4.2

NCAP Rating

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Colors

Citroen Aircross X Colours

Citroen C3 Colours

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Number of Seating Rows

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Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

444 L

315 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 liters

30 litres

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

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2 Rows

Engine

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1198 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Engine Type

PURETECH 82

Fuel Type

Petrol

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E20 Compatibility

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Mileage - Owner Reported

19 kmpl

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Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Mileage (ARAI)

17.5 kmpl

19.3 kmpl

Driving Range

788 km

579 km

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Highway Mileage

—

Max Motor Performance

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AC Regular Charging

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Fuel Type

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Petrol

Range

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Electric Motor Assist

—

Others

—

City Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Battery

—

Electric Motor

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

AC Fast Charging

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DC Fast Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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Top Speed

—

Alternate Fuel

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Length

4323 mm

3981 mm

Width

1796 mm

1733 mm

Height

1665 mm

1586 mm

Ground Clearance

200 mm

180 mm

Wheelbase

2671 mm

2540 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Kerb Weight

—

958 kg

Front Suspension

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Spare Wheel & Tyre

Steel

—

Minimum Turning Radius

5.4 metres

4.98 metres

Front Tyres

205 / 65 R16

195 / 65 R15

Rear Tyres

205 / 65 R16

195 / 65 R15

Wheels

Steel Rims

Tyre Construction

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Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

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Disc

Rear Brake Type

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Drum

Spare Wheel

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Steel

Four Wheel Steering

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Body-Coloured Bumpers

—

Rub-strips

Black

Roof Mounted Antenna

—

Body Kit

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Roof Rails

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

—

Antenna

—

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Engine Immobiliser

Central Locking

Remote

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Driver Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back)

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

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Ventilated Seat Type

Cooled

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Interiors

Single Tone (Black)

Single Tone

Headrests

Front & Rear

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Rear Armrest

—

Interior Colours

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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Split Rear Seat

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Driver Armrest

—

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

—

Front Seatback Pockets

—

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Not Tested

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Second Row Middle Seat Safety

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Child Seat Anchor Points

Puncture Repair Kit

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Exterior Door Handles

Black Finish With Handle Type

Black

Power Windows

Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch Down

Front Only

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Black Finish ORVM Colour

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Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

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Bootlid Opener

Internal

One Touch Up

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Front

Rear Defogger

—

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

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Black

Scuff Plates

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ORVM Colour

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Black

One Touch Down

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Front

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

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Rear Wiper

—

Exterior Door Handles Finish

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Black

Power Windows Position

—

Front Only

Interior Door Handles

—

Black

iPod Compatibility

—

Infotainment Screen Size

—

AUX Compatibility

—

Display

—

AM/FM Radio

—

Head Unit Size

—

Steering-mounted controls

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

USB Compatibility

—

Wireless Charger

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

—

Smart Connectivity

—

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Voice Command

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Touchscreen Size

—

DVD Playback

—

Speakers

—

GPS Navigation System

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

Android Auto

—

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption, Distance To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster Screen

Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Tachometer

Digital

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Instrument Cluster

—

Digital

Distance to Empty

—

Door Ajar Warning

—

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Shift Indicator

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Low Fuel Level Warning

—

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

—

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Warranty (Years)

3 Years

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Warranty (Kilometres)

100000 Km

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

100000

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Cup Holders

Cupholders In Front Only

Front Only

Driver Armrest Storage

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders Position

—

Front Only

Air Conditioner

Manual (Front AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Yes (Manual)

Heater

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Front AC

—

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Rear AC

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

—

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

—

Manual

12V Power Outlets

—

Air Purifier

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

—

Parking Assist

—

Tail Lights

Halogen

—

Interior Lamps

Front

—

Reading Lamp

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Fog Lights

—

Daytime Running Lights

—

Halogen

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Cabin Lamps

—

Front

Automatic Headlamps

—

Headlights

—

Halogen

Cabin Lamps Position

—

Front

Cornering Headlights

—

Taillights

—

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Hold Control

Brake Assist (BA)

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Citroen Aircross X

✓Starting at Rs 8.29 lakh, it's great value for a 7-seater under Rs 15 lakh.
✓A removable third row creates 511 L of boot space, ideal for city or extra passengers.
✓Magic-carpet suspension absorbs bumps smoothly on Indian roads.
✓6 airbags, ESC, hill-hold, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating make it a very safe car.
✓10.25-inch screen, digital cluster, Cara AI, ventilated seats, optional 360-camera.
✓110 hp turbo or 82 hp petrol (with CNG); 17-18 kmpl efficiency.

Citroen C3

✓Quirky and distinctive French design stands out in its segment.
✓Spacious cabin with good rear seat legroom and headroom.
✓Comfortable ride quality, especially over bad roads.
✓Competitive pricing for a compact crossover.
Punchy turbo engine, good mileage (19.3 kmpl claimed), light steering, and high-speed stability.