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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Land Rover Discovery?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

4.2 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery offers visibly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is clearly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 762 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers substantially more boot space – 986 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 421 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries considerably more – 803 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 332 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross stands 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.

from £29,100
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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 520 km
Citroen C5 Aircross
Land Rover Discovery

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Dimensions and Body

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Citroen C5 Aircross

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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,870 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Land Rover
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