Citroën C3 Citroën C5 Aircross

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Citroën C3 Citroën C5 Aircross
Fuel (differs) Petrol Hybrid, Petrol
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2018-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 19,490 € 38,990
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 68/100 62/100
Practicality (differs) 67/100 74/100
Value retention (differs) 56/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 42/100 53/100
Reliability 62/100 62/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 100 136
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 10.6 10.2
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 183 200
Length (mm) (differs) 4015 4500
Width (mm) (differs) 1755 1840
Height (mm) (differs) 1567 1689
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1226 1531
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) n/a 1300
Boot (l) (differs) 310 580
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.6 5.7
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

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

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  • 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
  • Citroën C5 Aircross · Efficiency: WLTP 5.7 l/100km Hybrid 136 (manufacturer figure) + aggregated owner reports from public forums, indicative · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C5 Aircross · Practicality: Boot 580 l + sliding rear bench + towing weight 1,300 kg, vs. compact SUV (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C5 Aircross · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën C5 Aircross · Value retention: Residual-value valuation guides are skewed by the upcoming model change; no stable basis for a single score · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C5 Aircross · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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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 · I facelift (2022+, Hybrid 136)

Citroën C5 Aircross

Compact to mid-size SUV on the Stellantis EMP2 platform. The Hybrid 136 combines a 1.2 three-cylinder turbo with a 48V mild-hybrid system; WLTP around 5.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative). Boot 580 l with five seats. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure per version.

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