Compare performance (210 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 37300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Nissan Ariya?
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 Nissan Ariya costs 37300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8143 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen C5 Aircross: with 17 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Nissan Ariya with 17.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.70 kWh.
As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 531 km, about 11 km more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Ariya has a significantly edge – offering 435 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs minimal better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Nissan Ariya tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Ariya pulls decisively stronger with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is noticeable lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1980 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers to a small extent more room – 565 L compared to 468 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs somewhat better – up to 1668 L, which is about 318 L more than the Nissan Ariya.
When it comes to payload, Citroen C5 Aircross a bit takes the win – 471 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.
The Nissan Ariya sits 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 Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Price
37300 - 54800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Electric Range
402 - 531 km
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Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
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Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
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Curb weight
1980 - 2277 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4595 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1650 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Max trunk capacity
1280 - 1350 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
363 - 420 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin 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 - 210 HP
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Power HP
218 - 435 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
300 - 600 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
107 - 157 kW
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Power kW
160 - 320 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2022 - 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
Nissan
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.