Compare performance (225 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 17100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Renault Express?
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.
Renault Express has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £ , while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12009 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Renault Express with 4.60 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.
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 convincingly edge – offering 225 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.90 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C5 Aircross pulls somewhat stronger with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.
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 clearly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Renault Express is clearly perceptible lighter – 1296 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 333 kg.
When it comes to payload, Renault Express noticeable takes the win – 700 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.
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.
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 Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 43000 £
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Price
17100 - 19500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
121 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
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Curb weight
1296 - 1390 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
4393 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1775 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1811 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3300 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
575 - 700 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
Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Power HP
75 - 102 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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Model Year
2021
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Renault
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.