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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 43000 £
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Price
30200 - 47100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 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
63 - 66 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
67 - 177 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
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
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Curb weight
1552 - 1896 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1865 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
533 - 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, Plugin Hybrid
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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 - 225 HP
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 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
250 - 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
100 - 212 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 - 2026
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Kia
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.