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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison
Compare performance (225 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Hyundai Santa Fe?
Citroen C5 Aircross vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
C5 Aircross
Costs and Efficiency:
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,594 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers considerably more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 466 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Santa Fe
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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.
C5 Aircross
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is slightly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers somewhat more boot space – 704 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 194 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
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.
from £29,100
Citroen C5 Aircross
Citroen C5 Aircross
Hyundai Santa Fe
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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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Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Hyundai Santa Fe
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Electric Range
54 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
90 - 162 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 - 7
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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
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 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
560 - 665 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
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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
Automatic 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
239 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 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
380 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 - 165 kW
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Hyundai
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