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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 30200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Kia Sportage?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • slight cheaper
  • to a small extent more efficient
  • significantly more electric range

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • distinct more power
  • somewhat quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • barely noticeable lighter
  • minimal more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.90 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs significantly better – achieving up to 520 km, about 454 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Sportage

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 Kia Sportage has a distinct edge – offering 288 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls evident stronger with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

C5 Aircross

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, Kia Sportage is barely noticeable lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers minimal more room – 587 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage slightly takes the win – 580 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

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
Kia Sportage

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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 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 5.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 520 km

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (2 Reviews)
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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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Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 43000 £
Price
30200 - 47100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1896 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1870 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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 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.