Deutschland
France
Nederland
Great Britain
Sverige
Norge
Danmark
Suomi
Italia
Polska
EspañaVS
Citroen C5 Aircross vs Kia EV6 – Performance, range & efficiency compared
Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen C5 Aircross or Kia EV6 fits your lifestyle better.
C5 Aircross
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
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 Kia EV6 costs 38600 £. That’s a price difference of around 9428 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Kia EV6: with 15.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.10 kWh.
As for range, the Kia EV6 performs somewhat better – achieving up to 582 km, about 62 km more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
EV6
@ Kia Corporation
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 Kia EV6 has a convincingly edge – offering 609 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia EV6 performs slightly better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Citroen C5 Aircross tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia EV6 pulls clearly stronger with 770 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm difference.
C5 Aircross
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is evident lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 326 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers somewhat more room – 565 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs distinct better – up to 1668 L, which is about 378 L more than the Kia EV6.
When it comes to payload, Citroen C5 Aircross slight takes the win – 471 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Kia EV6 shows itself to be is largely superior 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.
from about £38,600
@ Kia Corporation
Kia EV6
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.
details
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.
details
@ Kia Corporation
@ Kia Corporation
@ Kia Corporation
@ Kia Corporation
@ Kia Corporation
Citroen C5 Aircross
Kia EV6
|
@ Citroën / Stellantis Media
|
@ Kia Corporation
|
|
|
|
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
29100 - 41600 £
|
Price
38600 - 60000 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
|
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh
|
|
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
|
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
|
|
co2
0 - 121 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
|
Curb weight
1955 - 2220 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
565 L
|
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
|
|
Length
4650 mm
|
Length
4695 mm
|
|
Width
1870 mm
|
Width
1880 - 1890 mm
|
|
Height
1695 mm
|
Height
1545 - 1550 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1290 L
|
|
Payload
446 - 471 kg
|
Payload
440 - 450 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
145 - 210 HP
|
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
|
|
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
|
Max Speed
185 - 260 km/h
|
|
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
|
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
|
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2024 - 2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
Citroen
|
Brand
Kia
|
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 Aircross?
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.