Size comparison · drawn to scale
Citroen C3 Aircross vs Renault Captur J87: size comparison
- Length C3 Aircross 28 mm1 in longer
- Width Captur J87 22 mm0.9 in wider
- Height C3 Aircross 30 mm1 in taller
- Boot C3 Aircross 33 L1.2 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:21 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 28 mm1 in longer, 22 mm0.9 in narrower and 30 mm1 in taller than the Captur J87. Its wheelbase is 2 mm0.1 in shorter.
| Dimension | C3 Aircross | Captur J87 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,150 mm13 ft 7 in13 ft 7 in4,150 mm | 4,122 mm13 ft 6 in13 ft 6 in4,122 mm | +28 mm+1 in +0.7% |
| Width | 1,756 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,756 mm | 1,778 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,778 mm | −22 mm−0.9 in −1.2% |
| Height | 1,597 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,597 mm | 1,567 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,567 mm | +30 mm+1 in +1.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,604 mm | 2,606 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,606 mm | −2 mm−0.1 in −0.1% |
| Footprint | 7.29 m²78.4 sq ft78.4 sq ft7.29 m² | 7.33 m²78.9 sq ft78.9 sq ft7.33 m² | −0.04 m²−0.4 sq ft −0.6% |
| Boot | 410 L14.5 cu ft14.5 cu ft410 L | 377 L13.3 cu ft13.3 cu ft377 L | +33 L+1.2 cu ft +8.8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,163–1,308 kg2,564–2,884 lb2,564–2,884 lb1,163–1,308 kg | 1,181–1,265 kg2,604–2,789 lb2,604–2,789 lb1,181–1,265 kg | −18 kg−40 lb −1.5% |
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
Captur J87
- Single garage
- Fits 1,378 mm4 ft 6 in to spare in length, 611 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 878 mm2 ft 11 in to spare in length, 361 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Citroen C3 Aircross or the Renault Captur J87?
The Renault Captur J87 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The C3 Aircross is 28 mm longer, 22 mm narrower and 30 mm taller than the Captur J87. Its wheelbase is 2 mm shorter.
Will the Citroen C3 Aircross and the Renault Captur J87 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 Renault Captur J87 fits with room to open the doors (1,378 mm to spare in length, 611 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 377 L in the Renault Captur J87 (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.