Citroen C3 vs Citroen Aircross X Comparison

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

Citroen C3 vs Citroen Aircross X Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Citroen Aircross X
Engine Capacity	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 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 C3

₹ 4.99 Lakh

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Citroen Aircross X

₹ 8.89 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

4.99 Lakh

8.89 Lakh

EMI

₹9,214

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹16,415

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.2

4.3

NCAP Rating

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Colors

Citroen C3 Colours

Citroen Aircross X Colours

Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

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Bootspace

315 litres

444 L

No of Rows

2 Rows

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Fuel Tank Capacity

30 litres

45 liters

Number of Seating Rows

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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Engine Type

PURETECH 82

Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Engine

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

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

Drivetrain

FWD

Highway Mileage

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Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Mileage (ARAI)

19.3 kmpl

17.5 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

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AC Regular Charging

—

Driving Range

579 km

788 km

Fuel Type

Petrol

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Range

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

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Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

Others

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City Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Battery

—

Electric Motor

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

AC Fast Charging

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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Top Speed

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Alternate Fuel

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Fuel Type

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Petrol

E20 Compatibility

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Mileage - Owner Reported

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19 kmpl

Wheelbase

2540 mm

2671 mm

Width

1733 mm

1796 mm

Length

3981 mm

4323 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

200 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1586 mm

1665 mm

Kerb Weight

958 kg

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Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

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Front Brake Type

Disc

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Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

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Wheels

Steel Rims

Front Tyres

195 / 65 R15

205 / 65 R16

Spare Wheel

Steel

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Rear Tyres

195 / 65 R15

205 / 65 R16

Four Wheel Steering

—

Minimum Turning Radius

4.98 metres

5.4 metres

Tyres

—

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Steel

Rub-strips

Black

Body Kit

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Roof Rails

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

—

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

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Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Body-Coloured Bumpers

—

Roof Mounted Antenna

—

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Central Locking

Remote

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Rear Armrest

—

Interior Colours

—

Headrests

Front & Rear

Interiors

Single Tone

Single Tone (Black)

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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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)

Split Rear Seat

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

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)

Driver Armrest

—

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Front Seatback Pockets

—

Ventilated Seats

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Front Only

Ventilated Seat Type

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Cooled

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Seat Belt Warning

Puncture Repair Kit

Child Seat Anchor Points

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

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

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Second Row Middle Seat Safety

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Black Finish ORVM Colour

One Touch Up

Front

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Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Rear Defogger

—

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

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Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Scuff Plates

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Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch Down

ORVM Colour

Black

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Exterior Door Handles

Black

Black Finish With Handle Type

One Touch Down

Front

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Turn Indicators on ORVMs

—

Rear Wiper

—

Bootlid Opener

Internal

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

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Power Windows Position

Front Only

—

Interior Door Handles

Black

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Anti-glare Mirrors

—

Electronic - Internal Only

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)

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Voice Command

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Touchscreen Size

—

DVD Playback

—

Speakers

—

GPS Navigation System

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

Android Auto

—

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Instrument Cluster

Digital

—

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Distance to Empty

—

Clock

Digital

Door Ajar Warning

—

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Shift Indicator

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Low Fuel Level Warning

—

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

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Average Fuel Consumption

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

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Tachometer

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen

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Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (Years)

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3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

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100000 Km

Driver Armrest Storage

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders

Front Only

Cupholders In Front Only

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

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Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

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Heater

Parking Sensors

Rear

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Rear AC

—

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

—

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

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Keyless Start/ Button Start

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

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

12V Power Outlets

—

Air Purifier

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

—

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

—

Reading Lamp

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Fog Lights

—

Daytime Running Lights

Halogen

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Cabin Lamps

Front

—

Automatic Headlamps

—

Headlights

Halogen

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

—

Cornering Headlights

—

Taillights

Halogen

—

Headlight Height Adjuster

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Tail Lights

—

Halogen

Interior Lamps

—

Front

Brake Assist (BA)

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

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.

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.