Deutschland
France
Nederland
Great Britain
Sverige
Norge
Danmark
Suomi
Italia
Polska
EspañaVS
BYD Tang vs Citroen C5 Aircross – Which one offers the better deal?
Tang
@ BYD Auto / BYD Global Media
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 convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £. That’s a price difference of around 35151 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen C5 Aircross: with 17 kWh per 100 km, it’s significantly more efficient than the BYD Tang with 24 kWh. That’s a difference of about 7 kWh.
As for range, the BYD Tang performs slight better – achieving up to 530 km, about 10 km more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
C5 Aircross
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
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 BYD Tang has a clearly edge – offering 517 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 307 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Tang pulls convincingly stronger with 680 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm difference.
Tang
@ BYD Auto / BYD Global Media
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BYD Tang offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is decisively lighter – 1629 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 1001 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers significantly more room – 565 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 330 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs slight better – up to 1668 L, which is about 13 L more than the BYD Tang.
When it comes to payload, BYD Tang slightly takes the win – 575 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Citroen C5 Aircross shows itself to be barely ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
BYD Tang
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
from about £29,100
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
Citroen C5 Aircross
BYD Tang
The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.
details
@ BYD Auto / BYD Global Media
@ BYD Auto / BYD Global Media
@ BYD Auto / BYD Global Media
@ BYD Auto / BYD Global Media
@ BYD Auto / BYD Global Media
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
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
BYD Tang
Citroen C5 Aircross
|
@ BYD Auto / BYD Global Media
|
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
|
|
|
|
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
64300 £
|
Price
29100 - 41600 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
|
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
|
|
Electric Range
530 km
|
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
|
|
co2
0 g/km
|
co2
0 - 121 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
7
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
2630 kg
|
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
235 L
|
Trunk capacity
565 L
|
|
Length
4970 mm
|
Length
4650 mm
|
|
Width
1955 mm
|
Width
1870 mm
|
|
Height
1745 mm
|
Height
1695 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1655 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
|
|
Payload
575 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
All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
517 HP
|
Power HP
145 - 210 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
|
|
Max Speed
190 km/h
|
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
|
|
Torque
680 Nm
|
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
|
Power kW
380 kW
|
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
-
|
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2024
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
|
|
Brand
BYD
|
Brand
Citroen
|
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?
The BYD Tang is available as All-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.