Size comparison · drawn to scale
Citroen C3 Aircross vs Chevrolet Niva: size comparison
- Length C3 Aircross 102 mm4 in longer
- Width Niva 14 mm0.6 in wider
- Height Niva 55 mm2 in taller
- Boot C3 Aircross 90 L3.2 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The C3 Aircross is 102 mm4 in longer, 14 mm0.6 in narrower and 55 mm2 in lower than the Niva. Its wheelbase is 154 mm6 in longer.
| Dimension | C3 Aircross | Niva | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,150 mm13 ft 7 in13 ft 7 in4,150 mm | 4,048 mm13 ft 3 in13 ft 3 in4,048 mm | +102 mm+4 in +2.5% |
| Width | 1,756 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,756 mm | 1,770 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,770 mm | −14 mm−0.6 in −0.8% |
| Height | 1,597 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,597 mm | 1,652 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,652 mm | −55 mm−2 in −3.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,604 mm | 2,450 mm8 ft 0 in8 ft 0 in2,450 mm | +154 mm+6 in +6.3% |
| Footprint | 7.29 m²78.4 sq ft78.4 sq ft7.29 m² | 7.16 m²77.1 sq ft77.1 sq ft7.16 m² | +0.12 m²+1.3 sq ft +1.7% |
| Boot | 410 L14.5 cu ft14.5 cu ft410 L | 320 L11.3 cu ft11.3 cu ft320 L | +90 L+3.2 cu ft +28.1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,163–1,308 kg2,564–2,884 lb2,564–2,884 lb1,163–1,308 kg | 1,410 kg3,109 lb3,109 lb1,410 kg | −247 kg−545 lb −17.5% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
C3 Aircross
- Single garage
- Fits 1,350 mm4 ft 5 in to spare in length, 622 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 850 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 372 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Niva
- Single garage
- Fits 1,452 mm4 ft 9 in to spare in length, 615 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 952 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 365 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Citroen C3 Aircross or the Chevrolet Niva?
The Citroen C3 Aircross is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The C3 Aircross is 102 mm longer, 14 mm narrower and 55 mm lower than the Niva. Its wheelbase is 154 mm longer.
Will the Citroen C3 Aircross and the Chevrolet Niva fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Citroen C3 Aircross fits with room to open the doors (1,350 mm to spare in length, 622 mm each side). The Chevrolet Niva fits with room to open the doors (1,452 mm to spare in length, 615 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Citroen C3 Aircross: 410 L against 320 L in the Chevrolet Niva (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.