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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Porsche Taycan?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,808 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Citroen C5 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers markedly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 160 km more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 809 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers substantially more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 1,040 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.

Seats: Citroen C5 Aircross offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is clearly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 536 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers noticeably more boot space – 565 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries markedly more – 635 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
Citroen C5 Aircross
Porsche Taycan

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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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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Porsche
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