In this comparison review, we will dive into the differences, similarities, advantages, and disadvantages of two popular small SUVs: the Citroen C3 Aircross and Peugeot 2008. Both vehicles belong to the same vehicle class, but they each have their unique traits and characteristics. Read along to explore their individual features in detail.
Dimensions
When it comes to dimensions, the Peugeot 2008 is generally larger than the Citroen C3 Aircross, measuring 4300mm in length as opposed to the latter's 4154mm. The wheelbase of the Peugeot car is 2605mm, which is just a smidge longer than the Citroen's 2604mm. The Peugeot 2008's width measures 1770mm, while the Citroen C3 Aircross is 1756mm wide, and with mirrors included, both figures stand at 1987mm and 1976mm respectively. The Citroen C3 Aircross takes the lead in height, reaching 1597mm compared to the Peugeot 2008’s 1530mm. Finally, the Peugeot offers a slightly smaller turning circle of 10.40m, whereas the Citroen's comes in at 10.80m.
Length - DimensionsTyre Name | Length |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 4300 mm |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 4154 mm |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
4300 mm
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
4154 mm
Wheelbase - DimensionsTyre Name | Wheelbase |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 2605 mm |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 2604 mm |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
2605 mm
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
2604 mm
Width - DimensionsTyre Name | Width |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 1770 mm |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 1756 mm |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
1770 mm
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
1756 mm
Width including mirrors - DimensionsTyre Name | Width including mirrors |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 1987 mm |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 1976 mm |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
1987 mm
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
1976 mm
Height - DimensionsTyre Name | Height |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 1597 mm |
Peugeot 2008 2020 | 1530 mm |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
1597 mm
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Peugeot 2008 2020
1530 mm
Ground clearance - DimensionsTyre Name | Ground clearance |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 mm |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 mm |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 mm
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 mm
Turning circle - DimensionsTyre Name | Turning circle |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 10 m |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 m |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
10 m
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 m
Boot/interior
In terms of boot space and interior accommodations, both vehicles offer 5 seats and are equipped with Isofix as standard. The Citroen C3 Aircross features a slightly larger boot space of 410 liters compared to Peugeot 2008's 405 liters. However, when it comes to the boot space with rear seats folded (bottom to roof), the Peugeot 2008 is the clear winner with 1467 liters, as opposed to the Citroen's 1289 liters. Unfortunately, neither model provides verifiable data when it comes to boot space with rear seats folded (bottom to windows).
Boot space - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Boot space |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 410 l |
Peugeot 2008 2020 | 405 l |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
410 l
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Peugeot 2008 2020
405 l
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof) - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof) |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 1467 l |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 1289 l |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
1467 l
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
1289 l
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to windows) - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to windows) |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 l |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 l |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 l
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 l
Seats - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Seats |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 5 |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 5 |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
5
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
5
Max. seats - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Max. seats |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0
Doors - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Doors |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 5 |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 5 |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
5
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
5
Isofix - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Isofix |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | Standard |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | Standard |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
Standard
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
Standard
Engines/drivetrain
The Citroen C3 Aircross offers 6 gears, while the Peugeot 2008 varies between 1 and 8, with the e-2008 Active having 1 gear and the 1.2 PureTech 130 Active EAT8 boasting 8. For cylinders, both vehicles range from 3 to 4 for various engines. The Peugeot 2008 outperforms the Citroen C3 Aircross in max speed, achieving 208 km/h versus the Citroen's 195 km/h. The Peugeot also excels in power, offering a max value of 114 kW, whereas the Citroen reaches only 96 kW. When it comes to torque, both vehicles reach the same maximum of 300 Nm. They also share the same cubic capacity range, from 1199ccm to 1499ccm. In terms of acceleration, the Peugeot 2008 impresses with a minimum of 8.2 seconds to reach 100 km/h, whereas the Citroen C3 Aircross requires at least 10.3 seconds to achieve the same feat.
Drive - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Drive |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | Front-wheel drive |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | Front-wheel drive |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
Front-wheel drive
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
Front-wheel drive
Fuel - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Fuel |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | Premium |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | Premium |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
Premium
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
Premium
Gearbox - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Gearbox |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | Manual Transmission |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | Manual Transmission |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
Manual Transmission
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
Manual Transmission
Gears - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Gears |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 6 |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 5 |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
6
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
5
Cylinders - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Cylinders |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 3 |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 3 |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
3
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
3
Max. speed - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Max. speed |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 185 km/h |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 165 km/h |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
185 km/h
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
165 km/h
Power - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Power |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 74 kW |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 60 kW |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
74 kW
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
60 kW
Torque - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Torque |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 205 Nm |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 118 Nm |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
205 Nm
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
118 Nm
Cubic capacity - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Cubic capacity |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 1199 ccm |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 1199 ccm |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
1199 ccm
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
1199 ccm
Cubic capacity - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Cubic capacity |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 1199 ccm |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 1199 ccm |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
1199 ccm
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
1199 ccm
Acceleration 0-100km/h - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Acceleration 0-100km/h |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 10 s |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 14 s |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
10 s
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
14 s
Consumption/ecology
The Citroen C3 Aircross has a slightly larger tank size, holding up to 45 liters, while the Peugeot 2008's tank ranges from 41 to 44 liters. Both vehicles have similar combined consumption according to the NEDC, with the Citroen ranging between 3.6 to 5.0 liters per 100km and the Peugeot's ranging from 3.6 to 5.3 liters per 100km. In city driving, both models remain quite similar, with a fuel consumption range of 4.2 to 5.9 liters per 100km for the Citroen and 4.2 to 6.0 liters per 100km for the Peugeot. The Peugeot 2008 has slightly lower CO2 emissions (WLTP), ranging from 116.0 to 139.0 g/km, as opposed to the Citroen's 121.0 to 138.0 g/km. The Peugeot 2008 is fitted with larger 215/65R16 tires, while the Citroen C3 Aircross sports 205/60R16 tires. Noise levels are similar, with the Citroen ranging from 67dB to 70dB and the Peugeot from 64dB to 69dB.
Tank size - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Tank size |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 45 l |
Peugeot 2008 2020 | 44 l |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
45 l
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Peugeot 2008 2020
44 l
Combined consumption (NEDC) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Combined consumption (NEDC) |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 4 l/100km |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 5 l/100km |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
4 l/100km
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
5 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | City consumption (NEDC) |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 5 l/100km |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 5 l/100km |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
5 l/100km
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
5 l/100km
Combined consumption (WLTP) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Combined consumption (WLTP) |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 l/100km |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 l/100km |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 l/100km
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 l/100km
CO2 emissions (WLTP) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | CO2 emissions (WLTP) |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 g/km |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 g/km |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 g/km
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 g/km
Emission standard - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Emission standard |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | Euro 6b (NEDC) |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
Euro 6b (NEDC)
Tyre size - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Tyre size |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 215/65R16 |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 195/60R16 |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
215/65R16
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
195/60R16
Noise - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Noise |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 66 dB |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 68 dB |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
66 dB
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
68 dB
Weight/towing
Regarding weight and towing, the empty weight (EU) ranges from 1254 to 1335 kg for the Citroen C3 Aircross and from 1263 to 1623 kg for the Peugeot 2008. The Citroen's permissible total weight ranges between 1795 and 1860 kg, while the Peugeot's varies from 1710 to 2030 kg. The Peugeot 2008 boasts a superior braked trailer capacity of 1200 kg, while the Citroen C3 Aircross's braked trailer capacity ranges from 840 to 870 kg. However, when it comes to trailers without brakes, both vehicles are quite similar, ranging between 600 to 650 kg for the Citroen and 630 to 670 kg for the Peugeot. The Peugeot 2008 also takes the lead in max roof load at 70 kg, while the Citroen C3 Aircross's max roof load sits at 40 kg. Towing weights remain pretty close, with the Citroen ranging between 55 and 65 kg and the Peugeot between 48 and 61 kg.
Empty weight (EU) - Weight/towingTyre Name | Empty weight (EU) |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 1163 kg |
Peugeot 2008 2020 | 1263 kg |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
1163 kg
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Peugeot 2008 2020
1263 kg
Permissible total weight - Weight/towingTyre Name | Permissible total weight |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 1720 kg |
Peugeot 2008 2020 | 1710 kg |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
1720 kg
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Peugeot 2008 2020
1710 kg
Braked trailer - Weight/towingTyre Name | Braked trailer |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 1200 kg |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 650 kg |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
1200 kg
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
650 kg
Trailer (no brakes) - Weight/towingTyre Name | Trailer (no brakes) |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 630 kg |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 560 kg |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
630 kg
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
560 kg
Max. roof load - Weight/towingTyre Name | Max. roof load |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 70 kg |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 40 kg |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
70 kg
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
40 kg
Max. towbar load - Weight/towingTyre Name | Max. towbar load |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 50 kg |
Peugeot 2008 2020 | 48 kg |
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
50 kg
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Peugeot 2008 2020
48 kg
Offroad
Unfortunately, no off-road specific data is available for either the Citroen C3 Aircross or the Peugeot 2008.
Ramp angle - OffroadTyre Name | Ramp angle |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 ° |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 ° |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 °
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 °
Maximum incline - OffroadTyre Name | Maximum incline |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 ° |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 ° |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 °
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 °
Departure angle - OffroadTyre Name | Departure angle |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 ° |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 ° |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 °
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 °
Approach angle - OffroadTyre Name | Approach angle |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 ° |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 ° |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 °
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 °
Fording - OffroadTyre Name | Fording |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 mm |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 mm |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 mm
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 mm
EV
For electric vehicle lovers, it's worth noting the Peugeot e-2008's range (WLTP), which is between 341 to 342 km. The Peugeot e-2008 also possesses a total battery capacity of 50.0 kWh and a usable battery capacity of 48.1 kWh. Sadly, there are no electric vehicle options for the Citroen C3 Aircross.
Range (WLTP) - EVTyre Name | Range (WLTP) |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 km |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 km |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 km
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 km
Battery capacity - total - EVTyre Name | Battery capacity - total |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 kWh |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 kWh |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 kWh
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 kWh
Battery capacity - usable - EVTyre Name | Battery capacity - usable |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 kWh |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 kWh |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 kWh
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 kWh
Battery weight - EVTyre Name | Battery weight |
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Peugeot 2008 2020 | 0 kg |
Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 | 0 kg |
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Peugeot 2008 2020
0 kg
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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
0 kg