Two cars, one duel: Citroen C5 Aircross meets Hyundai Tucson.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C5 Aircross has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Hyundai Tucson costs 30600 £. That’s a price difference of around 1500 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 1 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs decisively better – achieving up to 520 km, about 450 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Tucson has a somewhat edge – offering 252 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Tucson pulls evident stronger with 379 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 79 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, Hyundai Tucson is minimal lighter – 1542 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers slight more room – 620 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs slight better – up to 1799 L, which is about 131 L more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
When it comes to payload, Hyundai Tucson slightly takes the win – 545 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.
The Hyundai Tucson proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Tucson is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsHyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Price
30600 - 46300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
1 - 7.6 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
64 - 70 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
22 - 172 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 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
1542 - 1889 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4510 - 4535 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1650 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Max trunk capacity
1721 - 1799 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
523 - 545 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
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual 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 - 210 HP
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Power HP
136 - 252 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
180 - 204 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 379 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
100 - 185 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1598 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
E, B, F, D
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Hyundai
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.