Compare performance (210 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 24400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Renault Symbioz?
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 Symbioz has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £ , while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4706 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.
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 distinct edge – offering 210 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.10 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs to a small extent better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C5 Aircross pulls slightly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Renault Symbioz is a bit lighter – 1359 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers hardly perceptible more room – 576 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1682 L, which is about 14 L more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
When it comes to payload, Citroen C5 Aircross slight takes the win – 471 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.
The Citroen C5 Aircross holds a decisive overall lead 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 Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Price
24400 - 30700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 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
17.8 - 73 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
102 - 136 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
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Curb weight
1359 - 1465 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4413 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1797 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1575 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Max trunk capacity
1682 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
455 - 459 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
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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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 - 210 HP
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Power HP
140 - 158 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 265 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 - 157 kW
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Power kW
103 - 116 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, 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.