So how will the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross put up against the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta? Here is a detailed specifications comparison between the three SUVs to help you find the answer to that –
Dimensions
The Citroen C3 Aircross can be had with an optional seven-seat configuration, while the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos are strict five-seaters. That said, the Kia Seltos is the longest SUV in this comparison, while it is also the widest one here. The Citroen C3 Aircross is the tallest SUV out of the three, while also has the longest wheelbase.
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| Car | Citroen C3 Aircross | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos |
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,300 mm | 4,315 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,790 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,654 mm | 1,635 mm | 1,612 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,671 mm | 2,610 mm | 2,610 mm |
Powertrains
The Citroen C3 Aircross will come equipped with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, however, the power and torque output are yet to be revealed. That said, we expect it to be offered in a higher state of tune as compared to C3.
| Car | Citroen C3 Aircross | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos |
| Engine | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo-petrol | 1.5L 4-cyl NA petrol/ 1.5L 4-cyl diesel |
1.5L 4-cyl NA petrol/ 1.5L 4-cyl diesel |
| Power | TBA | 115 PS/ 116 PS |
115 PS/ 116 PS |
| Torque | TBA | 144 Nm/ 250 Nm |
144 Nm/ 250 Nm |
| Transmission | TBA | 6MT, IVT/ 6MT, 6AT |
6MT, IVT/ 6iMT, 6AT |
The Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos are both offered with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder NA petrol engine that puts out 115 PS of maximum power and 144 Nm of peak torque, as well as a 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel motor putting out 116 PS and 250 Nm.
Price
Pricing for the Citroen C3 Aircross is yet to be announced. That said, pricing for the Hyundai Creta starts from Rs 10.87 lakh, while the Kia Seltos is priced from Rs 10.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
| Car | Citroen C3 Aircross | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos |
| Ex-showroom Price | TBA | Rs 10.87 lakh – Rs 19.20 lakh | Rs 10.89 lakh -`Rs 19.65 lakh |
That said, we expect the Citroen C3 Aircross to undercut both the Korean mid-size SUVs, with a base price of under Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).