Compare performance (210 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 42800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Honda CR-V?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Citroen C5 Aircross has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the Honda CR-V costs 42800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13637 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda CR-V manages with 0.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs significantly better – achieving up to 520 km, about 441 km more than the Honda CR-V.
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 Citroen C5 Aircross has a somewhat edge – offering 210 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Honda CR-V tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Honda CR-V pulls somewhat stronger with 335 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 35 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, Citroen C5 Aircross is slightly lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1821 kg. The difference is around 192 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Honda CR-V offers minimal more room – 617 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Honda CR-V performs minimal better – up to 1710 L, which is about 42 L more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
When it comes to payload, Honda CR-V barely noticeable takes the win – 475 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.
The Citroen C5 Aircross is clearly superior overall 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.
detailsThe Honda CR-V blends sensible practicality with a polished feel, offering roomy interiors and a confident ride that keeps commutes and weekend escapes equally comfortable. Its unshowy styling and reliable reputation make it a smart, low‑drama choice for buyers who want versatility without fuss — the kind of car that quietly makes everyday life a little easier.
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Price
42800 - 52100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.9 - 6.7 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
79 km
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Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
19 - 152 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
46 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
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Curb weight
1821 - 1988 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
579 - 617 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4706 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1866 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1673 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Max trunk capacity
1710 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
439 - 475 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
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
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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
CVT
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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 - 210 HP
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Power HP
184 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.5 s
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
195 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
335 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
135 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1993 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
B, D, E
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Honda
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.