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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Mazda CX-60 comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 43,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Mazda CX-60?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Mazda CX-60: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

4 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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Mazda CX-60

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mazda CX-60 costs 43,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,537 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda CX-60 with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers significantly more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 457 km more than the Mazda CX-60.

CX-60

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 Mazda CX-60 offers markedly more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-60 delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is moderately lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,890 kg. The difference is around 261 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-60 offers marginally more boot space – 570 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-60 carries clearly more – 612 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross comes out clearly 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
Citroen C5 Aircross
Mazda CX-60

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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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Mazda CX-60

The Mazda CX-60 pairs sculpted, understated looks with poised handling and a cabin that punches above its class, making long drives feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers who want a premium feel without the showroom swagger, it's the sort of car that earns respect quietly — and still manages a wink when you push on.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Mazda CX-60

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
43,700 - 57,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
63 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
85 - 137 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
1,890 - 2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
581 - 612 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
200 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
147 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

General

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