Citroen C5 Aircross vs Jeep Compass vs Audi Q3

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen C5 Aircross, Jeep Compass and Audi Q3. The Citroen C5 Aircross price is Rs. 39.99 Lakh, Jeep Compass price is Rs. 18.99 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. The Citroen C5 Aircross is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Jeep Compass is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. C5 Aircross provides the mileage of 17.5 kmpl and Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl.

C5 Aircross vs Compass vs Q3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C5 Aircross	Compass	Q3
Price	Rs. 39.99 Lakh	Rs. 18.99 Lakh	Rs. 44.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	1956 cc	1984 cc
Power	174 bhp	172 bhp	192 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Manual	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol

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Citroen C5 Aircross

Shine Dual Tone

Rs. 39.99 Lakh

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Jeep Compass

Sport 2.0 Diesel

Rs. 18.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Citroen C5 Aircross

Shine Dual Tone

Jeep Compass

Sport 2.0 Diesel

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

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Specifications and Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)			222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		11.98	7.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			7.89
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			14.22
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	DW10FC	2.0 Multijet II	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174 bhp @ 3750 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 2000 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.5View Mileage Details		14.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	919		896
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut Suspension With Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression And Rebound	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle With Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly	4-Link Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.35	5.7	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 60 R17	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 60 R17	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake			Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2		1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, lumbar up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Individual	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Metropolitan Grey / Graphite	Black and Grey	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic		Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	Front	All
One Touch Up	All	Front	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED		LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator			Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10	8.4	18
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	4	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Eclipse Blue with Black Roof	Brilliant Black	Mythos Black Metallic
Cumulus Grey with Black Roof	Techno Metallic Green	Navarra Blue Metallic
Pearl White with black Roof	Galaxy Blue	Nano Grey Metallic
	Grigio Magnesio Grey	Pulse Orange
	Exotica Red	Glacier White Metallic
	Silvery Moon
	Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

6 Ratings

4.3/5

20 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.4Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.4Performance
	3.9Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Comfort at its best

Pros: Comfortable, well Engineered car with stunning looks. Easy to drive on city roads and performs well on highways. Cons: Lacks basic features like ventilated and all-powered seats.

Wonderful experience

A great driving experience I had with the Jeep Compass. Either off-road or smooth road, you will feel great comfort next to luxury. Smooth drive even on rough stretches. Loaded with a variety of features.

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C5 Aircross vs Compass vs Q3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen C5 Aircross, Jeep Compass and Audi Q3?

Citroen C5 Aircross price is Rs. 39.99 Lakh, Jeep Compass price is Rs. 18.99 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. Hence Jeep Compass is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of C5 Aircross compared to Compass and Q3?

For the Shine Dual Tone variant, 1997 cc Diesel engine of C5 Aircross produces 174 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 2000 rpm of torque. For the Sport 2.0 Diesel variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Compass produces 172 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque. For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare C5 Aircross, Compass and Q3, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare C5 Aircross, Compass and Q3 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Jeep Compass vs Audi Q3

Length (mm)	4500	4405	4482
Width (mm)	1969	1818	1849
Height (mm)	1710	1640	1607
Wheelbase (mm)	2730	2636	2680
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685		1700

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	580		355
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	52.5	60	62.4

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive			Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof		Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	100000	50000