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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Kia XCeed - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (210 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 23100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Kia XCeed?

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (1 Reviews)
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Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

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.

XCeed @ Kia Corporation

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 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.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £29,100
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Citroen C5 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 210 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 5.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 520 km
Citroen C5 Aircross
Kia XCeed

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Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (1 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 XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Kia 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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Citroen C5 Aircross
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XCeed @ Kia Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 41600 £
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
144 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4395 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1826 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
471 - 479 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 210 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 Aircross?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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