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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica vs Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Selected trimElettricaChange trim255 mi · 54 kWh · £33,900
At a glance
In this comparison, Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica leads on city driving, while the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross leads on family practicality and running costs.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Alfa Romeo
4.6
Citroën
5
Too close to call
Motorway Range
Alfa Romeo
3.8
Citroën
4
Too close to call
FamilyCitroën
Alfa Romeo
2.4
Citroën
3.5
Charging
Alfa Romeo
3.9
Citroën
3.5
Too close to call
Cost Per MileCitroën
Alfa Romeo
5.6
Citroën
6.7
City DrivingAlfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
8
Citroën
6.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
Elettrica
- 65 miles more WLTP range
- 32 kW more power
- 3.9s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.4 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,900 | £25,115 (better) |
| Official range | 255 miles (better) | 190 miles |
| Boot space | 400 L | 460 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min | 26 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec (better) | 12.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Length
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica4,173mm-222mm
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross4,395mm
Width
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica1,781mm-69mm
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross1,850mm
Height
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica1,532mm-128mm
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross1,660mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,173 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,781 mm (better) | 1,850 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,981 mm (better) | 2,020 mm |
| Height | 1,532 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m (better) | 10.9 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 619 mm spare (better) | 550 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 400 L | 460 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1265 L | 1600 L (better) |
| Frunk | 0 L | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 350 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
- At 4,173 mm, shorter than 95% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 151 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 85% of SUVs we track.
- 10.5 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of SUVs in our database.
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Elettrica |  Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.17m | 4.39m+222mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.85m+69mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.98m | 2.02m+39mm |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.66m+128mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.67m+110mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 400L | 460L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1265L | 1600L (better) |
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m (better) | 10.9m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,545kg | 1,504kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 350kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 54kWh (better) | 44kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 255 mi (better) | 190 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,900 | £25,115 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £32,400 (-£1,500) | £23,615 (-£1,500) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2025+ |
* Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
* Citroën ë-C3 Aircross: Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 255 miles (better) | 190 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 176 miles (better) | 158 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | 26 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | 151 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 54 kWh (better) | 44 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard (better) | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec (better) | 12.9 sec |
| Power | 115 kW (better) | 83 kW |
| Torque | 260 Nm (better) | 125 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
Elettrica
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Max
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Elettrica
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Elettrica
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Max
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Max
Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
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Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
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Live used listings
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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
- £23,0572026Car360View
- £22,8992025Car360View
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica worth the extra £8,785 over the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross?
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica costs £8,785 more than the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. For that premium it adds 65 miles more WLTP range, 32 kW more power and a 3.9s quicker 0-62mph time. The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross is not just cheaper - it also offers 60 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica or the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross?
The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross is £8,785 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross comes out roughly £8,825 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica and Citroën ë-C3 Aircross like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 176 miles for the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica and 158 miles for the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica goes roughly 17 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 26-27 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica or the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross?
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 69 mm narrower than the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 619 mm of total clearance for the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica and about 550 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica also turns in a 0.4 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica or the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica and 90% for the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. That gives the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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