VS

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Vauxhall Frontera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (210 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 20700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Vauxhall Frontera?

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (1 Reviews)
rate

Vauxhall Frontera

4.3 (2 Reviews)
rate

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.

Vauxhall Frontera has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20700 £ , while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Frontera: with 15.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.20 kWh.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs distinct better – achieving up to 520 km, about 112 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

Frontera

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 has a distinct edge – offering 210 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs to a small extent better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Vauxhall Frontera tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C5 Aircross pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is to a small extent lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers a bit more room – 565 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs minimal better – up to 1668 L, which is about 68 L more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Frontera to a small extent takes the win – 570 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 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.

Citroen C5 Aircross
Vauxhall Frontera

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis
from about £29,100
C5 Aircross

Citroen C5 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 210 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 5.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 520 km

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (1 Reviews)
rate

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.

details

Vauxhall Frontera

4.3 (2 Reviews)
rate

The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

details
Citroen C5 Aircross
Vauxhall Frontera

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 41600 £
Price
20700 - 30000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.2 kWh
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
305 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Curb weight
1394 - 1610 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4385 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 210 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
143 - 194 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 Aircross?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.