Citroen C3 Aircross vs Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Specs and expected price

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Specs and expected price
Citroen is the latest car manufacturer in India set to join the mid-size SUV segment with the C3 Aircross. In a segment that is loaded with various offerings from different companies, the C3 Aircross offers a unique three-row layout, unlike any of its direct competitors.
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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CarCitroen C3 AircrossHyundai CretaKia Seltos
Length4,300 mm4,300 mm4,315 mm
Width1,796 mm1,790 mm1,800 mm
Height1,654 mm1,635 mm1,612 mm
Wheelbase2,671 mm2,610 mm2,610 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.
CarCitroen C3 AircrossHyundai CretaKia Seltos
Engine1.2L 3-cyl turbo-petrol1.5L 4-cyl NA petrol/
1.5L 4-cyl diesel
1.5L 4-cyl NA petrol/
1.5L 4-cyl diesel
PowerTBA115 PS/
116 PS
115 PS/
116 PS
TorqueTBA144 Nm/
250 Nm
144 Nm/
250 Nm
TransmissionTBA6MT, 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).
CarCitroen C3 AircrossHyundai CretaKia Seltos
Ex-showroom PriceTBARs 10.87 lakh - Rs 19.20 lakhRs 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).
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