Citroen C5 Aircross vs Lynk & Co 01 – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: 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 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36900 £. That’s a price difference of around 7718 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 manages with 0.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs clearly better – achieving up to 520 km, about 445 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

Engine and Performance: 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 Lynk & Co 01 has a distinct edge – offering 276 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 01 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs barely noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Lynk & Co 01 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 pulls clearly stronger with 535 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Citroen C5 Aircross is a bit lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1935 kg. The difference is around 306 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers somewhat more room – 565 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs distinct better – up to 1668 L, which is about 455 L more than the Lynk & Co 01.

When it comes to payload, Citroen C5 Aircross somewhat takes the win – 471 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Our conclusion: The Lynk & Co 01 proves to be performs better in key areas and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Lynk & Co 01 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.