Compare performance (145 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 30400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or MG MG5?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Citroen C3 Aircross has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14229 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen C3 Aircross: with 16.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the MG MG5 with 17.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.20 kWh.
The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 400 km on a single charge.
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 MG MG5 has a slightly edge – offering 177 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 4 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the MG MG5 performs evident better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 42 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: MG MG5 pulls slightly stronger with 280 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is somewhat lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1562 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.
In terms of boot space, the MG MG5 offers minimal more room – 479 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs slightly better – up to 1600 L, which is about 233 L more than the MG MG5.
When it comes to payload, Citroen C3 Aircross slight takes the win – 462 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.
The Citroen C3 Aircross has only a minor advantage 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.
The Citroën C3 Aircross is a cheeky compact SUV that trades bland conformity for playful French character and clever practicality, ideal if you want a car with personality. It soaks up city life with a comfortable ride, inventive cabin tricks and a look that turns heads without asking for attention.
detailsThe MG5 is a surprisingly practical and stylish estate that gives family buyers a sensible, down-to-earth alternative to bland crossovers. As an electric wagon it blends everyday usability with low running costs and a cheeky dash of character, making it an easy pick if you value space and thrift over badge snobbery.
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Price
16200 - 28200 £
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Price
30400 - 34300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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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
1312 - 1608 kg
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Curb weight
1562 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Trunk capacity
479 L
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Length
4395 mm
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Length
4600 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1818 mm
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Height
1640 mm
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Height
1543 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1600 L
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Max trunk capacity
1367 L
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Payload
407 - 462 kg
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Payload
455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
-
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 145 HP
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Power HP
156 - 177 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.30 s
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Max Speed
143 km/h
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Max Speed
185 km/h
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
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Torque
280 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
74 - 107 kW
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
MG
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.