Comparison: Boot space CITROËN C3 Aircross vs. competitors 2025

But has the C3 Aircross always been a beacon of luggage luxury? Given that the boot space hasn't budged since its launch, the answer is a resounding 'yes.' Whether it's the first generation's 2017 debut or the polished 2021 facelift, you're getting the same 410 litres with the seats petulantly upright, and a crater-like 1289 litres once they're folded down. That's consistent as the Queen's Guard - no change, no wavering, just steadfast space.

In Citroen's own stables, the C3 Aircross plays middleweight quite handsomely. It squashes the regular C3’s meager 300-litre boot with ease. The e-C3's 310 litres? Hardly a challenge. The C4 and e-C4 both muster 380 litres, not too shabby, but then again, nothing to write home about. The brawny C5 Aircross throws a bit more weight around with 580 litres, and the cavernous Berlingo and Spacetourer models are in another league entirely. But within its class, the C3 Aircross holds its own as a happy medium, offering considerably more than just a hole behind the rear seats.

And what of the motley crew of rivals? Squaring up against the C3 Aircross, the Fiat Scudo's van-like 630 litres might seem superior, but remember, it’s a larger vehicle bound by different practicality aspirations. The MINI Countryman, on the other hand, wheezes in with 350 litres; perhaps it's trying to be too mini. Peugeot’s 2008 gives the Aircross a run for its money with 360 litres, but the Aircross zips ahead with more to spare. Honda's CR-V at 374 litres does its best, but the Aircross just smirks with extra 36 litres under its belt. Even Nissan’s X-Trail’s equal 410 litres come in a longer body - sure, more room to stretch out, but also a bigger beast to park. Ultimately, in a battle of room versus ride, the C3 Aircross presents an admirable equilibrium of comfort and capacity. It stands tall (or should we say long?), not as the absolute monarch of boot space, but certainly as a noble amongst knights.