Citroen C5 Aircross vs Audi A3 [2017-2020]

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen C5 Aircross and Audi A3 [2017-2020]. The Citroen C5 Aircross price is Rs. 37.67 Lakh and Audi A3 [2017-2020] price is Rs. 29.21 Lakh. The Citroen C5 Aircross is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Audi A3 [2017-2020] is available in 1395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. C5 Aircross provides the mileage of 17.5 kmpl.

C5 Aircross vs A3 [2017-2020] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C5 Aircross	A3 [2017-2020]
Price	Rs. 37.67 Lakh	Rs. 29.21 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	1395 cc
Power	174 bhp	148 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Citroen C5 Aircross

Shine Dual Tone

Rs. 37.67 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A3 [2017-2020]

35 TFSI Premium Plus

Rs. 29.21 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Citroen C5 Aircross

Shine Dual Tone

Audi A3 [2017-2020]

35 TFSI Premium Plus

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1395 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	DW10FC	Inline four-cylinder TFSI Petrol Engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174 bhp @ 3750 rpm	148 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 2000 rpm	250 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	919
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4500 4456
Width (mm)
1969 1796
Height (mm)
1710 1416
Wheelbase (mm)
2730 2637
Kerb Weight (kg)
1685
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
580 425
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
52.5 50

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut Suspension With Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression And Rebound	McPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle With Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression	Multi - link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.35
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 45 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 45 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	3

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	10 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Metropolitan Grey / Graphite	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Internal with Remote

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000

Brochure

Colours

	Eclipse Blue	Brilliant Black
	Eclipse Blue with Black Roof	Cosmos Blue
	Pearl Nera Black	Nano Grey Metallic
	Cumulus Grey	Tango Red
	Cumulus Grey with Black Roof	Glacier White Metallic
	Pearl White
	Pearl White with black Roof

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.2/5

5 Ratings

4.6/5

32 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.4Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.5Performance
	3.8Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	3.5Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Comfort at its best

Pros: Comfortable, well Engineered car with stunning looks. Easy to drive on city roads and performs well on highways. Cons: Lacks basic features like ventilated and all-powered seats.

Audi a3

I used this car since years. This car is very comfortable and luxurious. But the service cost is very high. This was the problem only. Otherwise, the car was very good. The car looks sporty and luxurious.

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C5 Aircross vs A3 [2017-2020] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen C5 Aircross and Audi A3 [2017-2020]?

Citroen C5 Aircross price is Rs. 37.67 Lakh and Audi A3 [2017-2020] price is Rs. 29.21 Lakh. Hence Audi A3 [2017-2020] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of C5 Aircross compared to A3 [2017-2020]?

For the Shine Dual Tone variant, 1997 cc Diesel engine of C5 Aircross produces 174 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 2000 rpm of torque. For the 35 TFSI Premium Plus variant, 1395 cc Petrol engine of A3 [2017-2020] produces 148 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Audi A3 [2017-2020]

Length (mm)	4500	4456
Width (mm)	1969	1796
Height (mm)	1710	1416
Wheelbase (mm)	2730	2637
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	580	425
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	52.5	50

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000