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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Lexus NX comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 46,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Lexus NX?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Lexus NX: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

4.2 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Lexus NX

4.8 (15 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Lexus NX costs 46,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,894 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Lexus NX with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers substantially more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 448 km more than the Lexus NX.

NX

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 Lexus NX offers visibly more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus NX is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

C5 Aircross

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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is moderately lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 176 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers marginally more boot space – 565 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus NX carries only slightly more – 515 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 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, Plug-in 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
Lexus NX

Costs and Consumption

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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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Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Lexus NX

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
46,000 - 63,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
72 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
65 - 134 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
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
475 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
200 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

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