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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Kia Sportage - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (210 HP vs 239 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?
C5 Aircross
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 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 significantly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.
Sportage
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 Sportage has a somewhat edge – offering 239 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is barely noticeable 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 minimal better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls slight stronger with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
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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.
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.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs barely noticeable better – up to 1776 L, which is about 108 L more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
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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Citroen C5 Aircross
Citroen C5 Aircross
5 (1 Reviews)
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)
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 |
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 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
-
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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
132 - 180 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 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
1552 - 1733 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4540 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
1645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
543 - 580 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
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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 - 210 HP
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Power HP
136 - 239 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 - 203 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 320 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 - 176 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
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Kia
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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.