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Citroen C3 Aircross 7-seater
A compact SUV with two optional child-sized seats that fold into the boot floor when not in use.
- Price from
- £24,460
- Boot, 7 seats up
- 40 L
- Seats
- 5 or 7
- Isofix points
- 2
- Length
- 4,395mm
Quick answer
Is the Citroen C3 Aircross a 7-seater?
Yes, in some versions. Seven seats are an option on the Turbo 100 petrol manual and the Hybrid automatic (carwow lists seven-seat Max versions of both), but the electric e-C3 Aircross is sold only as a five-seater.
Best for Small families who carry two extra children now and then
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The Citroen C3 Aircross 7-seater is a compact SUV with two extra seats that fold into the boot floor, and at 4,395mm long it is one of the shortest 7-seaters on sale.
Citroen pitches the third row at occasional use by children, Auto Express reports, and with all seven seats up the boot shrinks to 40 litres. Fold those seats away and there are 330 litres, so think of it as a five-seater that can take two extra children now and then.
Citroen C3 Aircross specifications
| Body | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 or 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-3-2 |
| Boot, 7 seats up | 40 litres |
| Boot, 5 seats up | 330 litres |
| Third row suits | Children |
| Isofix points | 2 (outer seats in row 2) |
| Isofix in row 3 | No |
| Length | 4,395mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 1,660mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,672mm |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Petrol, mild hybrid |
| Gearbox | Manual or automatic |
| Price from | £24,460 |
Citroen C3 Aircross boot space
- 7 seats up
- 40L
- 5 seats up
- 330L
With all seven seats in use the boot holds 40 litres, the smallest of the 29 SUVs with a published boot figure and 200 litres less than the median. With five seats in use the boot holds 330 litres.
Forty litres is little more than a couple of soft bags, so with seven aboard any real luggage needs another home. The figure that matters day to day is 330 litres with the third row folded, and even that is well short of the 460 litres in the five-seat C3 Aircross. Choose seven seats only if you will use them.
Auto Express quotes larger figures than Citroen Ireland, carwow and Fleet News, so plan around the smaller numbers until Citroen UK publishes its own. Our 7-seater boot space comparison shows how other cars measure up.
How it is measured Seven-seat version figures from Citroen Ireland, matched by Fleet News and carwow: 40 litres with all seven seats in use and 330 litres with the third row folded; measurement basis not stated. The five-seat car offers up to 460 litres, or up to 1,600 litres with the rear seats folded (Citroen UK). No maximum is published for the seven-seat version (carwow's spec table gives a 1,289 to 1,600 litre range without splitting it by version). Auto Express quotes different figures of 70, 420 and 1,720 litres.
Citroen C3 Aircross dimensions
- Length
- 4,395mm4.39m · 14ft 5in
- Height
- 1,660mm1.66m · 5ft 5in
Wheelbase 2,672mmLength 4,395mmHeight 1,660mm
At 4,395mm (4.39m, 14ft 5in) long, the C3 Aircross is 479mm shorter than the median SUV, and the 2nd shortest of the 37 SUVs we track. It is 1,660mm tall. The wheelbase, the distance between the front and rear axles, is 2,672mm.
Third row: who fits?
Third row suitsChildren
Auto Express reports that Citroen itself pitches the third row at occasional use by children, and found an average-height adult's knees only just clear the seat ahead because the cushion sits so low. The two extra seats split 50/50 and fold into the floor, leaving a flat load area with a cover when they are not needed. Access means folding the middle row out of the way, which carwow says leaves a reasonable gap; the third row has no Isofix points.
Seats six and seven work best as occasional seats for children, such as a school run with a couple of friends. There are no Isofix points back there, so younger children in Isofix seats need the two outer middle-row seats. Reaching the third row means folding a middle-row seat out of the way, so keep one side of the middle row free of fixed child seats if the back row gets regular use.
If teenagers or adults will sit back there, see our guide to 7-seaters with the most third-row space.
- Seat
- Isofix point
- Best for children
- Driver
Isofix and child seats
2Isofix points
The C3 Aircross has two Isofix points: outer seats in row 2. None are in the third row.
Engines and fuel economy
Gearbox: manual or automatic.
| Version | Fuel | Power | Gearbox | Seven seats | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo 100 | Petrol | 100PS | Manual | Yes | Not published |
| Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 | Mild hybrid | 145PS | Automatic | Yes | Not published |
| e-C3 Aircross Standard Range 44kWh | Electric | 113PS | Automatic | No | 188 miles |
| e-C3 Aircross Extended Range 54kWh | Electric | 113PS | Automatic | No | 249 miles |
Official fuel economy and CO2
| Variant | Fuel | Gearbox | MPG | CO2 g/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue HDi 110 | Diesel | Manual (6-speed) | 64.0 | 116 |
| Blue HDi 110 | Diesel | Manual (6-speed) | 53.9 | 137 |
| Hybrid 145 hp automatic (VL) | Mild hybrid | Automatic (6-speed) | 57.4 | 111 |
| Hybrid 145 hp automatic (VH) | Mild hybrid | Automatic (6-speed) | 47.3 | 135 |
| PureTech 110 S&S | Petrol | Manual (6-speed) | 54.2 | 117 |
| Turbo 100hp manual | Petrol | Manual (6-speed) | 50.4 | 127 |
| Turbo 100hp manual (VL) | Petrol | Manual (6-speed) | 50.2 | 127 |
| PureTech 130 S&S | Petrol | Automatic (6-speed) | 48.5 | 131 |
| PureTech 110 S&S | Petrol | Manual (6-speed) | 43.2 | 147 |
| Turbo 100hp manual (VH) | Petrol | Manual (6-speed) | 41.8 | 153 |
| Turbo 100hp manual | Petrol | Manual (6-speed) | 41.5 | 453 |
| PureTech 130 S&S | Petrol | Automatic (6-speed) | 40.9 | 156 |
Source: Vehicle Certification Agency, data updated 4 October 2026.
Citroen C3 Aircross price
From£24,460
carwow price list figure for the 1.2 Turbo Max 5dr [7 Seat], the cheapest seven-seat version found in the current Collection, Max and Outdoor line-up (carwow's Collection price matches Citroen UK, so its list looks current). Auto Express lists the same version at £24,170 and says the seven-seat option adds £765. Citroen UK shows Collection from £22,495 OTR and Max from £23,195 OTR but gives no seven-seat price.
Prices checked October 2026.
Safety and recalls
DVSA recalls
The DVSA lists 4 recalls for the C3 Aircross:
30 March 2026 · Ref R/2026/122 · 5,885 vehicles
Alarm triggered randomly - BCM software
On affected vehicles due to a Body Control Module (BCM) software weakness an alarm siren may randomly trigger when the vehicle is locked.
Remedy: Update the BCM software.
Built 25 March 2025 to 9 February 2026
9 March 2026 · Ref R/2026/073 · 2,391 vehicles
Alternator protection
Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
Remedy: Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.
Built 22 February 2024 to 22 December 2025
21 November 2025 · Ref R/2025/514 · 1,890 vehicles
Citroen C3 C3 Aircross Brake Pedal Bracket Connection.
On affected vehicles there may be an insufficient brake pedal bracket connection due to a missing or incorrectly assembled pin. If the pin falls out the brake pedal will potentially disengage.
Remedy: Check the brake pedal connection confirm proper assembly and rework it if necessary.
Built 10 June 2025 to 2 November 2025
2 September 2025 · Ref R/2025/363 · 263 vehicles
Citroen C3 C3 Aircross Risk of Brake Bar Welding Breakage.
On affected vehicles there is a risk of the brake bar welding breaking leading to a complete loss of braking.
Remedy: Currently there is no determined remedy. You are advised not to drive the vehicle. The repairer will arrange a replacement mobility solution.
Built 4 June 2025 to 2 August 2025
Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.
Citroen C3 Aircross verdict: pros and cons
Our verdict The C3 Aircross is a cheap, compact way to carry seven, as long as two of them are children on short trips. With 40 litres of boot space when every seat is used, treat it as a five-seater with two occasional extras.
Pros
- One of the shortest and cheapest ways into seven seats
- Seven seats with a manual petrol or an automatic hybrid
- Third-row seats fold flat into the floor when not needed
Cons
- Only 40 litres of boot space with all seven seats up
- Third row suits children only and has no Isofix points
- No Euro NCAP rating yet, and the electric version is five-seat only
Good to know
- The electric e-C3 Aircross, with a 44kWh battery (up to 188 miles) or 54kWh battery (up to 249 miles), is five-seat only (Citroen UK)
- UK orders for the new C3 Aircross opened in February 2025, with first deliveries due in late spring (Citroen UK)
- Auto Express and carwow both say Euro NCAP has not yet tested the current C3 Aircross (Auto Express, carwow)
- Braked towing figures conflict: carwow quotes 1,250kg to 1,300kg, while Auto Express gives 1,500kg for the petrol and 1,250kg for the hybrid (carwow, Auto Express)
- Published widths differ: Auto Express and carwow list 1,850mm while Motor1 gives 1.79m, and none says whether mirrors are included (Auto Express, carwow, Motor1)
Practicality
For an automatic with seven seats you need the Hybrid 145, as the Turbo 100 petrol comes only with a manual gearbox. The current C3 Aircross had not been crash tested by Euro NCAP when Auto Express and carwow reviewed it, so there is no independent star rating to compare yet.
Towing limits and published widths vary between sources, so if you tow a trailer or have a narrow garage, confirm the figures for your exact version with Citroen. For similar-sized options, see our list of small 7-seater cars.
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Citroen C3 Aircross FAQs
How big is the Citroen C3 Aircross boot with all seven seats up?
40 litres with all seven seats in use, 330 litres with five seats in use.
How long is the Citroen C3 Aircross?
The Citroen C3 Aircross is 4,395mm long (4.39m, 14ft 5in) and 1,660mm tall.
How many Isofix points does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?
Two: outer seats in row 2. There are no Isofix points in the third row.
Can adults sit in the third row of the Citroen C3 Aircross?
Not comfortably. The third row is best kept for children.
Is there a hybrid Citroen C3 Aircross 7-seater?
Yes. With seven seats you can have mild hybrid versions.
Can you get the Citroen C3 Aircross 7-seater with an automatic gearbox?
Yes, but only with the Hybrid 145, which uses the e-DCS6 automatic gearbox. The other seven-seat version, the Turbo 100 petrol, is manual only, and the electric e-C3 Aircross is automatic but five-seat only.
carwow lists seven-seat Max versions of both the petrol and the hybrid.
How much extra does the seven-seat C3 Aircross cost?
Auto Express says the seven-seat option adds £765. Citroen UK does not show a seven-seat price on its website, so the cheapest seven-seat version we found is the 1.2 Turbo Max manual on carwow's price list. The price section on this page shows the latest checked figure.
How much can the Citroen C3 Aircross tow?
The published figures disagree. carwow quotes 1,250kg to 1,300kg braked, while Auto Express gives 1,500kg for the petrol and 1,250kg for the hybrid. We could not confirm a manufacturer figure, so check the limit for your exact version with Citroen before you buy a trailer or caravan.
Sources Citroen UK, Citroen Ireland C3 Aircross launch news, carwow, Auto Express, Fleet News, Motor1, Stellantis media, Citroen, Citroen Ireland, DVSA, VCA
