Compare performance (225 HP vs 375 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 40,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or DS Automobiles N°7?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Citroen C5 Aircross is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles N°7 costs 40,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,751 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles N°7 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles N°7 is barely more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Citroen C5 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 214 km more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
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 DS Automobiles N°7 offers clearly more power – delivering 375 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles N°7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°7 delivers clearly more torque with 509 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles N°7 is very slightly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers very slightly more boot space – 565 L compared to 560 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°7 carries moderately more – 562 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.
The DS Automobiles N°7 is slightly ahead 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 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.
detailsKnown commonly as the DS 7, this DS Automobiles model is a chic French compact SUV with bold, sculpted styling and a quietly luxurious cabin. It delivers a refined, comfortable ride and a premium feel through high-quality materials and thoughtful technology, appealing to buyers who want something distinctive from mainstream rivals.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
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Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Electric Range
539 - 734 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
0 - 120 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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
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Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,870 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
518 - 562 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 MHEV, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Power HP
145 - 375 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
230 - 509 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Power kW
107 - 276 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
DS Automobiles
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