Size comparison · drawn to scale
Citroen C3 Aircross vs Volkswagen Tera I: size comparison
- Length C3 Aircross 50 mm2 in longer
- Width Tera I 27 mm1 in wider
- Height C3 Aircross 22 mm0.9 in taller
- Boot C3 Aircross 60 L2.1 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 50 mm2 in longer, 27 mm1 in narrower and 22 mm0.9 in taller than the Tera I. Its wheelbase is 38 mm1 in longer.
| Dimension | C3 Aircross | Tera I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,150 mm13 ft 7 in13 ft 7 in4,150 mm | 4,100 mm13 ft 5 in13 ft 5 in4,100 mm | +50 mm+2 in +1.2% |
| Width | 1,756 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,756 mm | 1,783 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,783 mm | −27 mm−1 in −1.5% |
| Height | 1,597 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,597 mm | 1,575 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,575 mm | +22 mm+0.9 in +1.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,604 mm | 2,566 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,566 mm | +38 mm+1 in +1.5% |
| Footprint | 7.29 m²78.4 sq ft78.4 sq ft7.29 m² | 7.31 m²78.7 sq ft78.7 sq ft7.31 m² | −0.02 m²−0.2 sq ft −0.3% |
| Boot | 410 L14.5 cu ft14.5 cu ft410 L | 350 L12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft350 L | +60 L+2.1 cu ft +17.1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,163–1,308 kg2,564–2,884 lb2,564–2,884 lb1,163–1,308 kg | 1,154 kg2,544 lb2,544 lb1,154 kg | +9 kg+20 lb +0.8% |
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
Tera I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,400 mm4 ft 7 in to spare in length, 609 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 900 mm2 ft 11 in to spare in length, 359 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Citroen C3 Aircross or the Volkswagen Tera I?
The Volkswagen Tera I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The C3 Aircross is 50 mm longer, 27 mm narrower and 22 mm taller than the Tera I. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer.
Will the Citroen C3 Aircross and the Volkswagen Tera I 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 Volkswagen Tera I fits with room to open the doors (1,400 mm to spare in length, 609 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 350 L in the Volkswagen Tera I (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.