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Audi Q5 vs Citroen C5 Aircross - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (367 HP vs 210 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 29100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Citroen C5 Aircross?
Q5
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Citroen C5 Aircross has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 15694 £.
Both cars consume an average of 2.50 L per 100 km – no difference here.
As for range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs significantly better – achieving up to 520 km, about 420 km more than the Audi Q5.
C5 Aircross
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q5 has a convincingly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C5 Aircross tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls clearly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.
Q5
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 curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is somewhat lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers slight more room – 565 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs slightly better – up to 1668 L, which is about 195 L more than the Audi Q5.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 somewhat takes the win – 565 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Audi Q5 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £44,800
Audi Q5
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Citroen C5 Aircross
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Audi Q5
4.3 (4 Reviews)
The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.
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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.
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Audi Q5
Citroen C5 Aircross
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
44800 - 78900 £
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
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Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
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Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Length
4717 mm
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Length
4650 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Height
1647 - 1656 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1388 - 1473 L
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 367 HP
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Power HP
145 - 210 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Torque
340 - 550 Nm
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
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Power kW
107 - 157 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Citroen
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What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?
The Audi Q5 is available as 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.