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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Honda Prelude - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (210 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 42400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Honda Prelude?

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (2 Reviews)
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Honda Prelude

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

C5 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C5 Aircross has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

C5 Aircross

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 a bit edge – offering 210 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Prelude is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs a bit better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Honda Prelude pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 315 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Citroen C5 Aircross offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers significantly more room – 565 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 301 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs significantly better – up to 1668 L, which is about 908 L more than the Honda Prelude.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Citroen C5 Aircross
Honda Prelude

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C5 Aircross

Citroen C5 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 210 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 5.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 520 km

Citroen C5 Aircross

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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.

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Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 41600 £
Price
42400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
17.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4525 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1349 mm
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 210 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.20 s
Max Speed
220 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Honda
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 Aircross?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.