Audi Q3 vs Citroen C5 Aircross

Should you buy Audi Q3 or Citroen C5 Aircross? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi Q3 price starts at Rs 43.07 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Citroen C5 Aircross price starts Rs 37.32 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine Dual Tone (Diesel). Q3 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C5 Aircross has 1997 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q3 has a mileage of 10.14 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the C5 Aircross has a mileage of 17.5 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Q3 Vs C5 Aircross

Key Highlights	Audi Q3	Citroen C5 Aircross
On Road Price	Rs.61,14,306^*	Rs.44,09,427^*
Mileage (city)	5.4 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1984	1997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Audi Q3
Rs52.98 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Rs37.32 Lakh^*
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Audi Q3
Bold Edition
52.98 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
37.32 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Bold Edition	Shine Dual Tone
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.61,14,306^*	Rs.44,09,427^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,18,666/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.83,927/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,33,526	Rs.1,73,153
User Rating	4.3 Based on 83 Reviews	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews
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Basic Information

Bold Edition

Shine Dual Tone

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.61,14,306^*

Rs.44,09,427^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,18,666/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.83,927/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,33,526

Rs.1,73,153

User Rating

4.3

Based on 83 Reviews

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	40 TFSI quattro S tronic	DW10 FC
Displacement (cc)	1984	1997
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm	174.33bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1500-4100rpm	400Nm@2000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

40 TFSI quattro S tronic

DW10 FC

Displacement (cc)

1984

1997

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm

174.33bhp@3750rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	5.4	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	7.89	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.5
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	62	52.5
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	222	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	222	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3 s	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4482	4500
Width (mm)	1849	1969
Height (mm)	1607	1710
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2730
Kerb Weight (kg)	1700	1685
Grossweight (kg)	2200	2060
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	170	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	460	580
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	Gear Shift Positions Indicator
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Drive Modes	-	2
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco & Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.29
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Nano Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicPulse Orange SolidGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus GrayPearl Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Nano Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicPulse Orange SolidGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Colours

Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus Gray+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.1	10
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	6
Additional Features	-	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi Q3
- Comfortable ride quality. Deals with broken roads confidently.
- Potent 2.0-litre TSI + 7-speed DSG combo: pocket rocket if you want it to be!
- Practical and spacious cabin for a family of four.
Citroen C5 Aircross
- Quirky styling: Has a stand out design that grabs attention
- Premium inside and out: The design and cabin materials makes it feel upmarket
- Keeps you comfortable: Most plush ride quality in its segment
- Good drivability: Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine makes drives enjoyable
- Good features: Gets a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging

Audi Q3
- No diesel engine on offer.
- 360° camera, ventilated front seats, ADAS should’ve been included at the price.
Citroen C5 Aircross
- Limited powertrains: No petrol engine or 4x4 option
- Feels expensive: It’s a costly affair considering the package you get
- Misses segment must-haves: Does not get ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera

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