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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

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.

Mazda 3 Sedan is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,157 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

3 Sedan

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 Citroen C5 Aircross offers moderately more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C5 Aircross delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 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, Mazda 3 Sedan is slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers noticeably more boot space – 565 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries barely more – 481 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is decisively ahead 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
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Reviews Citroen C5 Aircross

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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privat
27 Mar 2026, 16:55:05

Cars like the C5 Aircross are probably one reason why Stellantis is almost bankrupt — or already is.
Uncomfortable and completely unsuitable for long-distance driving.
Huge on the outside, small on the inside.
Extremely uncomfortable seats, poor infotainment, very bad driver aids (360° camera, cruise control, lane-keep assist, navigation… are really awful), confusing, poor road manners, loud engine and noisy wind.
I can only hope that I’ll never again be forced to drive this vehicle.

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Alexis vasquez
15 Feb 2026, 21:03:58

I find the Citroën better suited to my daily driving — more comfortable and efficient, with a softer suspension compared with the firmer Toyota Cross.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mazda
Is the Citroen C5 Aircross offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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