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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Land Rover Discovery Sport – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Two cars, one duel: Citroen C5 Aircross meets Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (1 Reviews)
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C5 Aircross has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46500 £. That’s a price difference of around 17323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.20 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs decisively better – achieving up to 520 km, about 462 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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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 Land Rover Discovery Sport has a distinct edge – offering 269 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs barely noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery Sport pulls decisively stronger with 540 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm difference.

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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, Citroen C5 Aircross is a bit lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1949 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers distinct more room – 780 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs slight better – up to 1668 L, which is about 94 L more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery Sport noticeable takes the win – 641 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen C5 Aircross proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen C5 Aircross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Citroen C5 Aircross
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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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
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Citroen C5 Aircross

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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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Reviews Citroen C5 Aircross

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29100 - 41600 £
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
Battery Capacity
12 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 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
1949 - 2168 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4597 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1894 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1727 mm
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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 - 210 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Land Rover

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What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 Aircross?

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

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