Audi Q3 Sportback vs Citroen C5 Aircross

Should you buy Audi Q3 Sportback 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 Sportback price starts at Rs 54.76 Lakh ex-showroom for 40TFSI Quattro (Petrol) and Citroen C5 Aircross price starts Rs 39.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine Dual Tone (Diesel). Q3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback Vs C5 Aircross

Key Highlights	Audi Q3 Sportback	Citroen C5 Aircross
On Road Price	Rs.64,27,864^*	Rs.47,22,299^*
Mileage (city)	10.14 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1984	1997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Audi Q3 Sportback
Rs55.71 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Rs39.99 Lakh^*
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Audi Q3 Sportback
Bold Edition
54.76 - 55.71 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
39.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Bold Edition	Shine Dual Tone
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.64,27,864^*	Rs.47,22,299^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,22,343/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.89,889/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,44,054	Rs.1,83,434
User Rating	4.1 Based on 44 Reviews	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bold Edition

Shine Dual Tone

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.64,27,864^*

Rs.47,22,299^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,22,343/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.89,889/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,44,054

Rs.1,83,434

User Rating

4.1

Based on 44 Reviews

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	40 TFSI quattro	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	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

40 TFSI quattro

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)	10.14	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	14.93	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.5
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	52.5
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	220	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	220	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4518	4500
Width (mm)	2022	1969
Height (mm)	1558	1710
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2730
Kerb Weight (kg)	1595	1685
Grossweight (kg)	-	2060
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	380	580
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Additional Features	-	"Park Assist Pack – (Automatic Parking Guidance For Bay Parking Plus Parallel Parking Entry And Exit),Citroen Advanced Comfort - Suspension With Progressive Hydraulic Cushions,Double-Laminated Front Windows and Acoustic Windshield Glass,Front seats: Driver Seat Electric Adjustment (Height, Fore/Aft And Backrest Angle), Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments (6 Ways: With Height Adjustment),3 Independent Full-Size Rear Seats With Adjustable Recline Angle Rear Three-Point Retractable Seatbelts (x3), With Pre-Tensioners And Force Limiters In The Outer Rear Seats,Front & Rear Seat Headrest (Incl. Center Seat) - Adjustable (2-Ways),Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket,Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control,Air Quality System (AQS): Pollen Filter + Activated Carbon Filter + Active Odour Filter,Rear AC Vents (2 Ducts - Left & Right),Cruise Control With Speed Limiter & Memory Settings,Power Window Up/Down Using Remote Key,Automatic Headlight Activation Via Windscreen Mounted Sensor,Electrochromic Inside Rear View Mirror,Front Driver & Passenger Side Vanity Mirror - With Flap & Lamp,Two-Tone Horn,Front Roof Lamp With Welcome LED Lighting And 2 LED Front Spot Lights,Grip Control - Standard, Snow, All Terrain (Mud, Damp Grass etc.), Sand And Traction Control Off,Gear Shift Positions Indicator
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Drive Modes	-	2
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco & Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	"Interior Environment(METROPOLITAN BLACK),BLACK CLAUDIA LEATHER + FABRIC ,Height And Reach Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel With 2 Control Zones,Alloy Pedals - Accelarator & Brake Pedals,Stainless Steel Front Citroën Embossed Sill Scuff Plates,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,Front Console Armrest - With Cup Holder (LED Illuminated Cup Holder),2 LED Rear Reading Lights,LED Mood Lights - Cluster & Cup Holders,Illuminated Glove Box
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.29
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colors	Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback Colors	Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus GrayPearl Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Wheels (Two Tone Diamond Cut 'PULSAR' Alloy Wheels),Front Panel: Matte Black Upper Grille,Front Panel: Top & Bottom Brand Emblems Chrome (Chevrons & Barrettes),Body Side Molding - Including Fender,Color Pack (DARK CHROME OR ANODISED ENERGIC BLUE Based on Body Color) Front Bumper / Side Airbump,Glossy Black Outsider Rear View Mirror,Satin Chrome - Window C Signature,Chrome Dual Exhaust Pipes,Roof Bars - Glossy Black with Matt Black Insert,Integrated Spoiler,Opening Panoramic Sunroof,LED Vision Projector Headlamps,3D LED Rear Lamps,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,Magic Wash: Automatic Rain Sensing Wiper With Integrated Windscreen Washers
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colors

Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback Colors

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

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power 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
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10"	10
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	10	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 Sportback
- Sportier styling than the Q3 thanks to coupe-SUV styling
- Big boot space which can be increased with flat-folding rear seats
- Comfortable ride quality
- Engaging and fun to drive 2-litre TSI and 7-speed DSG combination
- Compact dimensions make it easier to drive around the city
- Practical enough for a family of four people
Citroen C5 Aircross
- Quirky styling makes it stand out
- Feels and looks premium inside and out
- Most comfortable SUV of the lot
- Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine
- Gets updated features including a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging

Audi Q3 Sportback
- Could have looked even better with brighter colour options and flashier wheels
- Features like ventilated front seats with memory function and 360-degree camera still missing
- No diesel engine on offer like its rivals
Citroen C5 Aircross
- No petrol engine or 4x4 option
- It’s a costly affair
- Misses segment must-haves like ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera

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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Audi Q3 Sportback and Citroen C5 Aircross?

A ) Audi Q3 Sportback price starts at ₹ 54.76 Lakh & Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at ₹ 39.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C5 Aircross is cheaper between these two cars.

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