Size comparison · drawn to scale
Citroen C4 Cactus I vs Citroen C3 Aircross: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width C3 Aircross 27 mm1 in wider
- Height C3 Aircross 116 mm5 in taller
- Boot C3 Aircross 52 L1.8 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 C4 Cactus I is 7 mm0.3 in longer, 27 mm1 in narrower and 116 mm5 in lower than the C3 Aircross. Its wheelbase is 9 mm0.4 in shorter.
| Dimension | C4 Cactus I | C3 Aircross | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,157 mm13 ft 8 in13 ft 8 in4,157 mm | 4,150 mm13 ft 7 in13 ft 7 in4,150 mm | +7 mm+0.3 in +0.2% |
| Width | 1,729 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,729 mm | 1,756 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,756 mm | −27 mm−1 in −1.5% |
| Height | 1,481 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,481 mm | 1,597 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,597 mm | −116 mm−5 in −7.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,595 mm8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in2,595 mm | 2,604 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,604 mm | −9 mm−0.4 in −0.3% |
| Footprint | 7.19 m²77.4 sq ft77.4 sq ft7.19 m² | 7.29 m²78.4 sq ft78.4 sq ft7.29 m² | −0.10 m²−1.1 sq ft −1.4% |
| Boot | 358 L12.6 cu ft12.6 cu ft358 L | 410 L14.5 cu ft14.5 cu ft410 L | −52 L−1.8 cu ft −12.7% |
| Kerb weight | 1,040–1,165 kg2,293–2,568 lb2,293–2,568 lb1,040–1,165 kg | 1,163–1,308 kg2,564–2,884 lb2,564–2,884 lb1,163–1,308 kg | −123 kg−271 lb −10.6% |
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.
C4 Cactus I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,343 mm4 ft 5 in to spare in length, 636 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 843 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 386 mm1 ft 3 in 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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Citroen C4 Cactus I or the Citroen C3 Aircross?
The Citroen C3 Aircross is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The C4 Cactus I is 7 mm longer, 27 mm narrower and 116 mm lower than the C3 Aircross. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter.
Will the Citroen C4 Cactus I and the Citroen C3 Aircross fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Citroen C4 Cactus I fits with room to open the doors (1,343 mm to spare in length, 636 mm each side). The Citroen C3 Aircross fits with room to open the doors (1,350 mm to spare in length, 622 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 358 L in the Citroen C4 Cactus 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.