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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

4 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C5 Aircross is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers considerably more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 462 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

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 Sport offers somewhat more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers significantly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is slightly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers visibly more boot space – 780 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is far ahead overall 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 Sport

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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 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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Citroen C5 Aircross
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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 - 225 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
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Land Rover
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