Audi Q3 vs Citroen C5 Aircross

Last Updated: August 29, 2026

Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at Rs. 37.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.35 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Audi Q3, priced at Rs. 43.67 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Q3 offers a claimed 15.17 kmpl, while the C5 Aircross delivers 17.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the Q3 uses a 1984cc engine producing 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm and the C5 Aircross a 1997cc engine producing 174.33bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Q3 and C5 Aircross, the C5 Aircross is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Q3 stands out for performance.

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Q3 vs C5 Aircross Comparison Summary

Specification Audi Q3Citroen C5 Aircross
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 43.67 LakhRs. 37.32 Lakh
Mileage 15.17 kmpl17.5 kmpl
Engine 1984 cc1997 cc
Max power 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm174.33bhp@3750rpm
Top speed 222 Km/hNot Available

Q3 vs C5 Aircross Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi Q3 PremiumCitroen C5 Aircross Shine Dual Tone
Rating
53 reviews
67 reviews
Brand Name Audi Citroen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 43.67 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 37.32 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm 174.33bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Audi Q3 Colors
Citroen C5 Aircross Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 15.17 kmpl 17.5 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/55 R18 235/55 R18
Boot Space 460 Liters 580 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 84,477 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 72,201 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.98 Lakh Q3 Insurance Rs. 1.73 Lakh C5 Aircross Insurance
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Displacement
1984 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
40 TFSI quattro S tronic
DW10 FC
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
1997 cc
Max Power
187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm
174.33bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1500-4100rpm
400Nm@2000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
1700 Kg
1685 Kg
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco & Sport
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
7.3 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
62 Liters
52.5 Liters
Top Speed
222 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
15.17 kmpl
17.5 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
10.14 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
14.93 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
18
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
235/55 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.29
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
530
580
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
460 Liters
580 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4482*1849*1607 mm3
4500*1969*1710 mm3
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2730 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
2
No of Speakers
Not Available
6
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.1 inch
10 Inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Front Driver And Passenger Airbags (Includes Passenger Airbag Deactivation Function),Blind Spot Information System,Coffee Break Alert,Electric Parking Brake,Isofix - Rear Side Seats W/Mountings On Front Passenger Seats,Front Driver & Passenger Seat Belts - Height Adjustable With Pretensioner And Force Limiter,Auto Door Unlock on Crash,Electric Child Lock,Perimeter, Volumetric and Tilt Alarm
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
2200
2060

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Audi Q3
  • Excellent ride comfort
  • Expansive and user-friendly tech package
  • Refined and powerful petrol engine
  • Spacious and family-friendly cabin
Citroen C5 Aircross
  • Sharper looks, new colours, new tech features, panoramic sunroof, comfier seats, still rides and drives over any road conditions comfortably
Audi Q3
  • No diesel engine option
  • Several missing features at this price
Citroen C5 Aircross
  • Still fairly paired down features list when compared to it's tech laden rivals, still pricey

Is Citroen C5 Aircross Better Than Audi Q3?

100% users have chosen Citroen C5 Aircross over Audi Q3 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 131 users have also rated Citroen C5 Aircross and Audi Q3 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Citroen C5 Aircross is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and performance in your car. But Audi Q3 is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor C5 Aircross Q3
Mileage 3.0 2.7
Performance 4.5 4.4
Comfort 4.0 4.4
Maintenance 3.0 3.0
Safety 3.5 4.4
Features 3.5 4.1
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. I am checking for a luxury and comfortable SUV . Which would I prefer the all new Range Rover Evoque or the all new Audi Q3?
  • Audi Q3 has grown in all dimensions over its predecessor. Its design philosophy is now more in-line with Audi’s newer SUVs like the Q5 and facelifted Q7, making it look sharper and sportier than before. It also gets a 2-litre turbo-petrol mill mated to a 7-speed DCT; comes with AWD as standard. On the other hand, the Range Rover Evoque doesn’t disappoint when it comes to luxury, performance, or even driving dynamics for that matter. Its rear seat space, transmission, and low-speed ride may not be the best in class. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.

Audi Q3 Vs Citroen C5 Aircross FAQs

Which car is best between Audi Q3 vs Citroen C5 Aircross?
As per the users experiences Audi Q3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Citroen C5 Aircross is better on the grounds of mileage and performance. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Audi Q3 vs Citroen C5 Aircross?
The Citroen C5 Aircross is cheaper than Audi Q3 by ₹6.35 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi Q3 vs Citroen C5 Aircross?
For the Premium version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4100rpm of torque. Whereas for the Shine Dual Tone version, 1997 cc Diesel engine of C5 Aircross produces 174.33bhp@3750rpm of power and 400Nm@2000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Audi Q3 has better performance.

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