Citroen C3 vs Citroen C5 Aircross Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Citroen C3 and Citroen C5 Aircross comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol is priced at ₹4.99 Lakh, Citroen C5 Aircross Shine Dual Tone is priced at ₹37.32 Lakh.
Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol comes with 1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Citroen C5 Aircross Shine Dual Tone comes with 1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Citroen C3 vs Citroen C5 Aircross Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Citroen C5 Aircross
Engine Capacity	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	174 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Citroen C3

₹ 4.99 Lakh

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Citroen C5 Aircross

₹ 37.32 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

4.99 Lakh

37.32 Lakh

EMI

₹9,214

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹68,918

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.2

4.1

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

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Bootspace

315 litres

580 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Fuel Tank Capacity

30 litres

52.5 litres

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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Engine Type

PURETECH 82

DW10FC

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine

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

1997 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Drivetrain

FWD

Highway Mileage

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Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Mileage (ARAI)

19.3 kmpl

17.5 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

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AC Regular Charging

—

Driving Range

579 km

919 km

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Range

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

400 Nm @ 2000 Rpm

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

174 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

Others

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Idle Start/Stop

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

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195 kmph

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

400 Nm @ 2000 Rpm

Alternate Fuel

Wheelbase

2540 mm

2730 mm

Width

1733 mm

1969 mm

Length

3981 mm

4500 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

230 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1586 mm

1710 mm

Kerb Weight

958 kg

1685 kg

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Macpherson Strut Suspension With Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression And Rebound

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring

Twist Beam Axle With Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Front Tyres

195 / 65 R15

235 / 55 R18

Spare Wheel

Steel

Alloy

Rear Tyres

195 / 65 R15

235 / 55 R18

Four Wheel Steering

—

Minimum Turning Radius

4.98 metres

5.35 metres

Rub-strips

Black

Body Kit

Roof-mounted Antenna

Roof Rails

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Armrest

Interior Colours

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Metropolitan Grey / Graphite

Headrests

Front & Rear

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down)

Split Rear Seat

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Individual

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

Driver Armrest

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Fabric + Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Seatback Pockets

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Ventilated Seats

—

Third Row Seat Type

—

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

4 Star (Euro 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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

High-beam Assist

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

One Touch Up

Front

All

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Rear Defogger

Rain-sensing Wipers

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Chrome

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

ORVM Colour

Black

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured

One Touch Down

Front

All

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Bootlid Opener

Internal

Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Black

Chrome

iPod Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

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10 inch

AUX Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

AM/FM Radio

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

USB Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Smart Connectivity

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

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Voice Command

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Touchscreen Size

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10 inch

DVD Playback

—

Speakers

GPS Navigation System

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Android Auto

Wireless

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

Average Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Digital

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders

Front Only

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Heater

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Rear AC

—

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

12V Power Outlets

Air Purifier

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

—

LED

Daytime Running Lights

Halogen

LED

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cabin Lamps

Front

Front And Rear

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

LED

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

Front And Rear

Cornering Headlights

Taillights

Halogen

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Ambient Interior Lighting

Ambient Interior Count

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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)

Differential Lock

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Hill Descent Control

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

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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.