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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Citroen C5 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Citroen C5 Aircross?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Citroen C5 Aircross: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Citroen C5 Aircross

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q4 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C5 Aircross is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,423 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q4 e-tron is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Citroen C5 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers marginally more range – reaching up to 554 km, about 34 km more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.

C5 Aircross

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q4 e-tron is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.

Q4 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is noticeably lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 406 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers very slightly more boot space – 565 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries marginally more – 515 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,600
Q4 e-tron

Audi Q4 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 406 - 554 km
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Audi Q4 e-tron

The Audi Q4 e-tron brings Audi polish into the electric crossover scene, pairing a sleek exterior with a refined, airy interior that makes everyday driving feel distinctly premium. It’s an easy-to-live-with EV that balances comfort and real-world usability with intuitive tech, making it a smart choice for buyers who want electric mobility without giving up Audi character — and yes, it still looks good in the driveway.

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Citroen C5 Aircross

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.

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Jan Hansen
10 Apr 2026, 21:38:06

It's a pleasant car; it's not coarse or brutal. As a 60-year-old, I don't need acceleration or top speed.

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privat
27 Mar 2026, 16:55:05

Cars like the C5 Aircross are probably one reason why Stellantis is almost bankrupt — or already is.
Uncomfortable and completely unsuitable for long-distance driving.
Huge on the outside, small on the inside.
Extremely uncomfortable seats, poor infotainment, very bad driver aids (360° camera, cruise control, lane-keep assist, navigation… are really awful), confusing, poor road manners, loud engine and noisy wind.
I can only hope that I’ll never again be forced to drive this vehicle.

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Alexis vasquez
15 Feb 2026, 21:03:58

I find the Citroën better suited to my daily driving — more comfortable and efficient, with a softer suspension compared with the firmer Toyota Cross.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,600 - 58,800 £
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
565 L
Length
4,588 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,632 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,460 - 1,490 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
446 - 471 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
Is the Audi Q4 e-tron offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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