Deutschland
France
Nederland
Great Britain
Sverige
Norge
Danmark
Suomi
Italia
Polska
EspañaVS
Audi A4 Avant vs Citroen C5 Aircross - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (470 HP vs 210 HP), boot space and price (37200 £ vs 29100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Citroen C5 Aircross?
A4 Avant
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C5 Aircross has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37200 £. That’s a price difference of around 8108 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.80 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.
C5 Aircross
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant has a convincingly edge – offering 470 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 260 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs evident better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Citroen C5 Aircross tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A4 Avant pulls significantly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.
A4 Avant
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is hardly perceptible lighter – 1595 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers slightly more room – 565 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs to a small extent better – up to 1668 L, which is about 173 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.
When it comes to payload, Audi A4 Avant slightly takes the win – 565 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Audi A4 Avant proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A4 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £37,200
Audi A4 Avant
Audi A4 Avant
Citroen C5 Aircross
Costs and Consumption
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Engine and Performance
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Dimensions and Body
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Audi A4 Avant
The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.
details
Citroen C5 Aircross
5 (1 Reviews)
The Citroën C5 Aircross feels like a sofa on wheels, delivering a calm, floaty ride and clever packaging that makes life with luggage and kids noticeably easier. Quirky French styling and a supremely practical, family-focused cabin mean it quietly wins hearts by prioritising comfort over showroom bravado.
details
Audi A4 Avant
Citroen C5 Aircross
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
37200 - 122500 £
|
Price
29100 - 41600 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L
|
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
|
|
co2
126 - 220 g/km
|
co2
0 - 121 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Estate
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1595 - 1820 kg
|
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
495 L
|
Trunk capacity
565 L
|
|
Length
4750 - 4782 mm
|
Length
4650 mm
|
|
Width
1842 - 1866 mm
|
Width
1870 mm
|
|
Height
1428 - 1493 mm
|
Height
1695 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1495 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
|
|
Payload
510 - 565 kg
|
Payload
446 - 471 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
|
Power HP
145 - 210 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
|
|
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
|
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
|
|
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
|
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
|
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
|
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1968 - 2894 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2023 - 2024
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
|
|
Brand
Audi
|
Brand
Citroen
|
What drivetrain options does the Audi A4 Avant have?
The Audi A4 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.