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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Renault Kangoo?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

4 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • noticeably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Kangoo is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Kangoo

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 considerably more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C5 Aircross delivers only slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is marginally lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers noticeably more boot space – 775 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries noticeably more – 610 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross stands well ahead of its rival 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 £29,100
C5 Aircross

Citroen C5 Aircross

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 520 km
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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault
Is the Citroen C5 Aircross offered with different drivetrains?

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

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