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.
Kia XCeed has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 6000 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.
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 Citroen C5 Aircross has a slightly edge – offering 210 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs barely noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Kia XCeed tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C5 Aircross pulls slightly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
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In curb weight, Kia XCeed is distinct lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 278 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers distinct more room – 565 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs to a small extent better – up to 1668 L, which is about 290 L more than the Kia XCeed.
When it comes to payload, Kia XCeed hardly perceptible takes the win – 479 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.
The Citroen C5 Aircross proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen C5 Aircross 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.
detailsKia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Price
23100 - 33000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 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
-
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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
144 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1351 - 1419 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
426 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4395 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1826 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1483 - 1495 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Max trunk capacity
1378 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
471 - 479 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
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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
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 210 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
107 - 157 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 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
E
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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.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.