After all the unveil and media testing event, Citroen India finally launched the C3 Aircross that comes with one engine options, three variant choices, and loads of space for your comfort. So, why don’t we compare it against its rivals to see where it stands in position!

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Rivals – Dimensions Comparison

	Citroen C3 Aircross	Kia Seltos	Hyundai Creta	Toyota Hyryder	Maruti Grand Vitara
Length	4323 MM	4365 MM	4300 MM	4365 MM	4345 MM
Width	1796 MM	1800 MM	1790 MM	1795 MM	1795 MM
Height	1665 MM (5 Seater) 1669 MM (7 Seater)	1645 MM	1635 MM	1645 MM	1645 MM
Wheelbase	2671 MM	2610 MM	2610 MM	2600 MM	2600 MM
Ground Clearance	200 MM	190 MM	190 MM	208 MM	208 MM
Turning Radius	5.4 M	5.3 M	5.3 M	5.4 M	5.4 M
Boot Space	444 L (5 Seater) 44 L (7 Seater)	433 L	433 L	265 L – 373 L	265 L – 373 L
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 L	50 L	50 L	45 L (Petrol) 55 L (CNG)	45 L (Petrol) 55 L (CNG)

In terms of Dimensions, the Citroen C3 Aircross and the MG Astor has the same length of 4323 MM, the Seltos, Hyryder, and Grand Vitara has same height of 1645 MM. The Hyryder, and Grand Vitara has the same width of 1795mm, wheelbase of 2600mm, ground clearance of 208mm, and turning radius of 5.4 meters. The tallest SUV in the segment is C3 Aircross with 1665 MM for 5 seater variant and 1669 MM for 7 Seater variant while the shortest SUV is the Taigun and Kushaq. The C3 Aircross features longest wheelbase in the segment that is 2671 MM which is 20 MM longer than the Taigun and Kushaq.

	Citroen C3 Aircross	Honda Elevate	MG Astor	Volkswagen Taigun	Skoda Kushaq
Length	4323 MM	4312mm	4323mm	4221mm	4225mm
Width	1796 MM	1790mm	1809mm	1760mm	1760mm
Height	1665 MM (5 Seater) 1669 MM (7 Seater)	1650mm	1650mm	1612mm	1612mm
Wheelbase	2671 MM	2650mm	2585mm	2651mm	2651mm
Ground Clearance	200 MM	220mm	205mm	188mm	188mm
Turning Radius	5.4 M	5.2 meters	5.6 meters	5.05 meters	5.05 meters
Boot Space	444 L (5 Seater) 44 L (7 Seater)	458 L	448 L	385 L	385 L
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 L	40 L	48 L	50 L	50 L

The Elevate has the highest ground clearance of 220 MM while the C3 Aircross features 200 MM and the lowest is the Taigun and Kushaq with 188 MM. The shortest turning radius of an SUV is the Taigun and Kushaq with 5.05 M while the C3 Aircross takes 5.4 M as turning radius. The Elevate has the biggest boot space of 458 L while the 5 Seater variant of C3 Aircross is 444 L and the 7 Seater variant is 44 L. The Taigun, Kushaq, Seltos, and Creta has same fuel tank capacity of 50 L where as the C3 Aircross comes with 45 L fuel tank capacity.

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Rivals – Engine Option Comparison

Petrol	Citroen C3 Aircross	Kia Seltos	Hyundai Creta	Volkswagen Taigun/Skoda Kushaq
Engine	–	1.5 L 4 Cylinder	1.5 L 4 Cylinder	1.5 L 4 Cylinder	1.0 L 3 Cylinder
Displacement	–	1497cc	1498cc	1498cc	999cc
Power	–	113.43 bhp	113 BHP	147.51 BHP	113.98 BHP
Torque	–	144 Nm	144 NM	250 NM	141 NM
Transmission Type	–	6-speed MT, 7 Speed IVT	6-speed MT, 7 Speed IVT	6-speed MT, 7-speed DSG	6-speed MT / AT

In Engine Options, the Citroen C3 Aircross does not come with normal Petrol engine, but its rivals does. The Seltos is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder petrol engine producing 113.43 BHP and 144 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed Manual and 7 Speed IVT Gearbox. The Hyundai Creta has a 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Petrol engine produces 113 BHP and 144 NM of torque paired to a 6 Speed Manual and 7 Speed IVT Gearbox. The Volkswagen Taigun/Skoda Kushaq has the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder TSI petrol engine that pumps out 147.51 BHP and 250 NM of torque with 6 Speed Manual and 7 Speed DSG Gearbox. Another powertrain is the 1.0 L 3 Cylinder petrol engine produces 113.98 BHP and 141 NM of torque paired to a 6 Speed Manual and Speed Automatic Gearbox. 

Petrol	Maruti Grand Vitara/Toyota Hyryder	MG Astor	Honda Elevate
Engine	1.5 L 4 Cylinder	1.5 L 4 Cylinder	1.5 L 4 Cylinder
Displacement	1462cc	1498cc	1498cc
Power	101.64 BHP	108.49 BHP	119.34 BHP
Torque	136.8 NM	144 NM	145 NM
Transmission	5 Speed MT, 6 Speed AT	5 Speed MT, 8 Speed CVT	6-speed MT, 7 Speed CVT

Continuing, The Toyota Hyryder/Maruti Grand Vitara is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder petrol engine produces 101.64 BHP and 136.8 NM of torque paired to a 5 Speed Manual and 6 Speed Automatic Gearbox. The MG Astor is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder petrol engine that puts out 108.49 BHP and 144 NM of torque mated to 5 Speed Manual and 8 Speed CVT Gearbox. Lastly, the Honda Elevate has the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder petrol engine that pumps out 119.34 BHP and 145 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual Gearbox and an Advanced 7 Speed CVT Gearbox.

Turbo Diesel	Citroen C3 Aircross	Kia Seltos	Hyundai Creta
Engine	–	1.5 L 4 Cylinder	1.5 L 4 Cylinder
Displacement	–	1493cc	1493cc
Power	–	113.48 BHP	113 BHP
Torque	–	250 NM	250 NM
Transmission Type	–	6-speed iMT / AT	6-speed MT / AT

The Citroen C3 Aircross isn’t offered with a normal or Turbo Diesel engine, but its rivals, Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta is offered with Turbo Diesel engine. The Seltos comes with a 1.5 L engine producing 113.43 BHP and 250 NM of torque paired to a 6-speed iMT and Automatic Gearbox. The Creta comes with a 1.5 L Turbo Diesel engine producing 113 BHP and 250 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox.

Turbo Petrol	Citroen C3 Aircross	Kia Seltos	MG Astor
Engine	1.2 L 3 Cylinder	1.5 L 4 Cylinder	1.3 L 3 Cylinder
Displacement	1199cc	1497cc	1349cc
Power	108.62 BHP	157.81 BHP	138.08 BHP
Torque	190 NM	253 NM	220 NM
Transmission Type	6 Speed MT	6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT	6-speed AT

The Citroen C3 Aircross, Kia Seltos, and MG Astor are offered with turbo petrol powertrain. The Citroen C3 Aircross is powered by the 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol that generates 108.62 BHP and 190 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual Gearbox only. Then there is the Kia Seltos that comes with the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo petrol engine producing 157.81 BHP and 253 NM of torque paired to 6-speed IMT and 7-speed DCT Gearbox while the MG Astor comes with the 1.3 L 3 Cylinder Turbo petrol engine producing 138.08 BHP and 220 NM of torque mated to 6-speed Automatic Gearbox.

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Rivals – Price Comparison

Model	Price (ex-showroom)
Citroen C3 Aircross	Rs. 9.99 L
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara	Rs. 10.70 – Rs. 19.79 L
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder	Rs. 10.73 – Rs. 19.74 L
MG Astor	Rs. 10.82 – Rs. 18.69 L
Hyundai Creta	Rs. 10.87 – Rs. 19.20 L
Kia Seltos	Rs. 10.90 – Rs. 20 L
Honda Elevate	Rs. 11 – Rs. 16 L
Skoda Kushaq	Rs. 11.60 – Rs. 19.69 L
Volkswagen Taigun	Rs. 11.62 – Rs. 19.06 L

As you can see when it comes to the pricing comparison, the Citroen C3 Aircross charts to 1st position as this SUV misses out on so many features that Citroen managed to price it aggressively.

Verdict: In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, if you looking for an affordable mid-size SUV with loads of space and comfort, then Citroen C3 Aircross. Otherwise, the Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, and the MG Astor comes with ADAS function and if you can afford those SUVs it won’t be bad choice either. So, what are you going to do?

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