Citroen C5 Aircross vs BYD Atto 2 – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Atto 2 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27400 £, while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 1714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BYD Atto 2: with 16 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh.

As for range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs noticeable better – achieving up to 520 km, about 208 km more than the BYD Atto 2.

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 Citroen C5 Aircross has a slightly edge – offering 210 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 2 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the BYD Atto 2 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C5 Aircross pulls slight stronger with 300 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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, the BYD Atto 2 is barely noticeable lighter – 1570 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers noticeable more room – 565 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs to a small extent better – up to 1668 L, which is about 328 L more than the BYD Atto 2.

When it comes to payload, Citroen C5 Aircross a bit takes the win – 471 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Our conclusion: The Citroen C5 Aircross proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Citroen C5 Aircross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.