Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault Arkana – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Arkana has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28500 £, while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 677 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Renault Arkana with 4.70 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

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 Citroen C5 Aircross has a noticeable edge – offering 210 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Renault Arkana takes 10.80 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs distinct better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Renault Arkana tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C5 Aircross pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Renault Arkana is slight lighter – 1510 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers slightly more room – 565 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs noticeable better – up to 1668 L, which is about 405 L more than the Renault Arkana.

When it comes to payload, Citroen C5 Aircross minimal takes the win – 471 kg compared to 451 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Our conclusion: The Citroen C5 Aircross proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Citroen C5 Aircross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.