Comparison - SEAT Ateca Xperience 2021 - vs - Citroen C3 Aircross 2022

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Average Price: 
£
27,215
Updated: 
11 Oct 2020
£
23,605
Updated: 
30 Mar 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.20gals
11.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Dark Camouflage
#181A19
Lava Blue
#2E4962
Velvet Red
#923336
Rodium Grey
#686667
Brilliant Silver
#828387
Magic Black
#161616
Crystal Black
#37373F
Energy Blue
#2C355C
Color: 
Polar white
#E5E7E4
khaki grey
#697271
PERLA NERA BLACK
#222222
PEPPER RED
#922836
VOLTAIC BLUE
#405C98
CUMULUS GREY
#ABACB2

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Been around for a few years, but still among the best of its ilk

Pros
Good-looking SUV drives well,
handles well,
is priced well

Cons
Diesels are noisy,
entry 1.0 TSI struggles

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Big boot and lots of interior space
Lots of great engines
Fun to drive for an SUV

Cons
Could be more comfortable
Interior plastics could be better
Overall cabin design is dull

By: 
carwow.co.uk

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

Fuel

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

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
12
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
3
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
1.20L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
169ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
Horsepower: 
150hp
at 5 000rpm
128hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.00Feet
35.40Feet

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
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
R-EPS (Rack Electric Power System); in XPERIENCE and FR: Progressive steering
Sun visors with illuminated mirror and cover and pocket on driver side
Drawer under right front seat and document holder under left front seat
Luggage pockets on backrest and spectacle tray
Variable assistance power steering
Keyless entry
12v socket in rear

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
172.40in
163.00in
Width: 
72.40in
69.40in
Height: 
63.30in
64.40in
Front Track: 
62.00in
Rear Track: 
60.60in
Wheel Base: 
103.50in
102.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.80
Rear Head Room: 
40.10
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
45.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1543lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.00cu.ft
14.40cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3104.00lbs
2656.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
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: 
Power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors with front passenger lowering function and Welcome light “HOLA”
Power-windows with comfort operation and circuit breaker
Heated, electrically adjustable, folding door mirrors
Front and Rear electric windows - one touch with anti-pinch

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Nordic cloth with Dinamica® seats
Manual height adjustment for left front seat
Manual height and lumbar adjustment for front seats
Front centre armrest
Height adjustable driver's seat
Flat folding front passenger's seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest with cupholders
split folding backrest
Folding center armrest
60/40 split folding rear seats
Three seats with individually adjustable head rests

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent type McPherson, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
McPherson strut front
Rear Suspension: 
Semirigid axle, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
rear beam suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
2-zone Climatronic
Fresh air intake system
Heat-insulating windshield glass
Heat-insulating side and rear windows glass
Automatic air-conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
2× USB type C illuminated ports in front
8 speakers
Bluetooth®
SEAT Digital Cockpit 10.25″
SEAT Media System+ 8.25″
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,

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Chromed window moudlings
Chromed roof rail
Dark-tinted rear windows
Exterior mirrors in body colour
Front & rear body-coloured bumpers
Integrated roof spoiler
Tinted rear windows and rear quarter-panel glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19"
17 in
Wheels more: 
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R19
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: 
Ventilated disc
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
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: 
Breakdown kit
Seat belt reminder
3-point seat belts in front and rear
Pedestrian Protection + Hill Hold Control
Tiredness Recognition System
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