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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

4 (6 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • moderately more electric range
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • very slightly 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:

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.

Citroen C5 Aircross is barely cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Citroen C5 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers moderately more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 75 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.

Astra Sports Tourer

Engine and Performance:

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 Citroen C5 Aircross offers a bit more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers a bit more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 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, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is a bit lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers very slightly more boot space – 597 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comes out modestly 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 445 km
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4 (6 Reviews)
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Claude Juillet
3 May 2026, 14:17:36

I drive the 1.2 petrol hybrid from new since January 2026, which was registered in November 2025. Great car to drive. However, for tall person like myself, there is not enough room for your left keg to stretch and cramps happen in long journeys. Acceleration from start is better than my older 1.6 diesel c4 picasso. Overall best car I ever had, although infotainment a bit dodgy with a left hand and not at all practical. I minor inconvenience!

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Jan Hansen
10 Apr 2026, 21:38:06

It's a pleasant car; it's not coarse or brutal. As a 60-year-old, I don't need acceleration or top speed.

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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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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Karl erik nilsson
18 Apr 2026, 22:29:44

Handsome and great value — no unnecessary luxury. Comfortable on the road and in the seats. A lot of car for the money; a vehicle you can trust.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Citroen C5 Aircross offered with different drivetrains?

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

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