Compare performance (225 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Lexus RZ?
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.
Citroen C5 Aircross is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,808 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Citroen C5 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 39 km more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RZ offers clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers significantly more torque with 538 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 238 Nm more.
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 noticeably lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 366 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers marginally more boot space – 565 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries slightly more – 540 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.
The Lexus RZ 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.
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.
detailsThe Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
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Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Electric Range
457 - 559 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
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Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
522 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,870 mm
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Width
1,895 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
505 - 540 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Power HP
227 - 408 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
269 - 538 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Power kW
167 - 300 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Lexus
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