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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Honda ZR-V – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen C5 Aircross or Honda ZR-V fits your lifestyle better.

Citroen C5 Aircross

Honda ZR-V

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Honda ZR-V costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.70 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

ZR-V @ Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Engine and Performance:

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 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 ZR-V is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Honda ZR-V tops out at 173 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Honda ZR-V pulls barely noticeable stronger with 315 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

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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, Citroen C5 Aircross is barely noticeable lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1660 kg. The difference is around 31 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers noticeable more room – 565 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs noticeable better – up to 1668 L, which is about 356 L more than the Honda ZR-V.

When it comes to payload, Citroen C5 Aircross hardly perceptible takes the win – 471 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Citroen C5 Aircross 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.

Citroen C5 Aircross
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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

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 ZR-V

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The Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
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Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 41600 £
Price
36800 - 40400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
130 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Curb weight
1660 - 1710 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 380 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4568 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Max trunk capacity
1291 - 1312 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
440 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
-
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
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
7.8 - 8 s
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
173 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
2025
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.

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