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Citroën ë-C3 Aircross vs Kia e-Niro
At a glance
The Kia e-Niro was replaced by the Kia Niro EV in 2022. Compare the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross with the Kia Niro EV
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C3 Aircross leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed, while the Kia e-Niro leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Kia e-Niro if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
5
Kia
0
Motorway RangeCitroën
Citroën
4
Kia
2.5
Family
Citroën
3.5
Kia
3.7
Too close to call
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
3.5
Kia
0.3
Cost Per MileCitroën
Citroën
6.7
Kia
5.1
City DrivingKia
Citroën
6.4
Kia
7.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £25,115 | Not available |
| Official range | 190 miles (better) | 180 miles |
| Boot space | 460 L (better) | 451 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 26 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 12.9 sec | 9.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross4,395mm
Kia e-Niro4,375mm-20mm
Width
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross1,850mm
Kia e-Niro1,805mm-45mm
Height
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross1,660mm
Kia e-Niro1,570mm-90mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,375 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,850 mm | 1,805 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,020 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | 10.6 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 550 mm spare | 595 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 460 L (better) | 451 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1600 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 350 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Kia e-Niro
- Uses 153 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,375 mm, shorter than 80% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Max |  Kia e-Niro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.39m | 4.38m-20mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.80m-45mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | Not available |
| Height | 1.66m | 1.57m-90mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.70m+28mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 155mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 460L (better) | 451L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1600L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 10.6m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,504kg (better) | 1,667kg |
| Towing Capacity | 350kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 44kWh (better) | 39.2kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 190 mi (better) | 180 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 50kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £25,115 | Not available |
| Price after EV grant | £23,615 (-£1,500) | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2019–2022 |
* 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 | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 190 miles (better) | 180 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 158 miles (better) | 126 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 26 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 50 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW (better) | 7.2 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 153 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 44 kWh (better) | 39.2 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 12.9 sec | 9.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 83 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 395 Nm (better) |
| 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.
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Max
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Kia e-Niro
2
Watch the reviews
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
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 | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years (better) | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
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Kia e-Niro
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross and Kia e-Niro like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 158 miles for the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross and 126 miles for the Kia e-Niro - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross goes roughly 32 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross or the Kia e-Niro?
The Kia e-Niro is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 45 mm narrower than the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 595 mm of total clearance for the Kia e-Niro and about 550 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. The Kia e-Niro also turns in a 0.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross or the Kia e-Niro?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross and 86% for the Kia e-Niro. 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 Kia e-Niro's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia e-Niro.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .