Comparison - Citroen C3 Aircross Shine Plus 2022 - vs - Renault Austral E-Tech Hybrid 2023

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Average Price: 
£
23,605
Updated: 
30 Mar 2022
£
34,695
Updated: 
12 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
7-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Polar white
#E5E7E4
khaki grey
#697271
PERLA NERA BLACK
#222222
PEPPER RED
#922836
VOLTAIC BLUE
#405C98
CUMULUS GREY
#ABACB2
Color: 
iron blue
#2F4571
arctic white
#FEFEFE
flame red
#A2383A
shadow grey
#6C6D6D
diamond black
#303030

Electric

Top Speed: 
108mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.40s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Unique styling helps it stand out
Comfy, and very easy to drive
Engines are smooth and refined

Cons
Back seats tight for adults
Infotainment could be sharper
Not very fun in the bends

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Roomy and versatile.
Well priced and well specified.
Good engines

Cons
Not as comfortable as it ought to be,
hates corners

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Efficient and punchy engines
Scope for personalisation
Versatile and roomy cabin

Cons
Handling could be better
Mixed cabin quality
Steering feel

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Pros
Looks good,
very quiet,
economical,
nice cabin

Cons
Not cheap,
ride a little busy,
four-wheel steering only available on top trim

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Well-built interior
Efficient hybrid system
Lots of standard equipment

Cons
Lumpy low-speed ride
Clunky automatic gearbox
Alpine trim only cosmetic

By: 
parkers.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
12
12
Cylinders: 
3
Inline
3
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.20L
1.20L
Torque: 
169ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
151ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
Horsepower: 
128hp
at 5 500rpm
128hp
at 4 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
35.40Feet
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Variable assistance power steering
Keyless entry
12v socket in rear
Multisense driving modes (eco, comfort, sport and normal)
9.3" head-up display
Engine start button
12V power outlets front and rear

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
163.00in
177.60in
Width: 
69.40in
71.90in
Height: 
64.40in
63.70in
Wheel Base: 
102.50in
105.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
45.50cu.ft
53.80cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.40cu.ft
17.10cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2656.00lbs
3344.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
yes
Clock: 
no
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
3.5 inch colour matrix display
rev counter

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated, electrically adjustable, folding door mirrors
Front and Rear electric windows - one touch with anti-pinch
Electric one-touch power front and rear windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height adjustable driver's seat
Flat folding front passenger's seat
Mechanical seats with lumbar adjustment
Single front passenger seat
Front and rear head restraints
Seat pockets on rear of front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
60/40 split folding rear seats
Three seats with individually adjustable head rests
Folding center armrest
Sliding 3 seat rear bench

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
McPherson strut front
Rear Suspension: 
rear beam suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Automatic air-conditioning
Dual zone automatic climate control
Air purifier
12" openR multimedia screen
Voice control for audio, climate, telephone, navigation
12.3" driver information display cluster

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 speakers
9 inch touchscreen,
Bluetooth® hands free and media streaming with USB port,
Mirrorscreen compatible with Android Auto & Apple CarPlayT
Citroën Connect Nav with 3D navigation,
2 front and 2 rear USB-C ports
8 speakers
Bluetooth
Apple car play and Android auto
Wi-Fi hotspot

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Front & rear body-coloured bumpers
Integrated roof spoiler
Tinted rear windows and rear quarter-panel glass
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
Variable intermittent rear wash/wipe
Shark fin antenna
Front wiper de-icer
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
19"
Wheels more: 
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Hill Start Assist function
Automatic illumination of hazard lights upon hard deceleration
Automatic door & boot locking when vehicle moving off
Automatic locking of the vehicle (after 30 seconds if door or boot unopened)
Lane Departure Warning
Perimetric & Volumetric Alarm
Traffic signs & Speed limit recognition and recommendation
Lane departure warning
Lane change warning
Driver attention alert system
Blind spot warning
Emergency lane keep assist including overtaking and oncoming traffic
Pedestrian alert
Traffic and speed sign recognition
Hill start assist
Fire protection system