Compare performance (210 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 33700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C5 Aircross has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 33700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4551 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon SP Wagon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs decisively better – achieving up to 520 km, about 390 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.
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 CUPRA Leon SP Wagon has a distinct edge – offering 333 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon performs a bit 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: CUPRA Leon SP Wagon pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is to a small extent lighter – 1416 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.
In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers minimal more room – 620 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs slight better – up to 1668 L, which is about 68 L more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.
When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon somewhat takes the win – 535 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.
Overall, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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.
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.
detailsThe CUPRA Leon Sportstourer turns the humble family wagon into something that looks and drives like it belongs on the racetrack while still swallowing your shopping and weekend gear without complaint. Stylish, practical and with a cabin that feels grown-up, it’s the kind of car for buyers who demand function but don’t want to hide the fun.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Price
33700 - 53900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
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Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
29 - 190 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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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
1629 - 2184 kg
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Curb weight
1416 - 1756 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4656 - 4657 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1799 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1438 - 1463 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1600 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
394 - 535 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 210 HP
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Power HP
150 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
107 - 157 kW
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Power kW
110 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
CUPRA
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.