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Citroen C5 Aircross vs SEAT Arona comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or SEAT Arona?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space

SEAT Arona

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

C5 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Arona is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,434 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Arona

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers visibly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8.3 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C5 Aircross delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is clearly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers visibly more boot space – 565 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries very slightly more – 522 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 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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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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Reviews Citroen C5 Aircross

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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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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The SEAT Arona is a cheeky urban crossover that mixes sharp styling with sensible practicality, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want personality without fuss. It’s zippy in traffic, comfortable enough for daily driving, and brings enough character to make routine journeys feel a little more fun.

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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Jorge Soares
26 Mar 2026, 01:31:22

Comprei há 2 meses o Seat Arona novo DE 95 cv... ´Trata-se da versão base...
Estou muito contente com o mesmo...
Tem um ótima posição elevada da condução, é económico, tem uma bagageira com uma boa capacidade de arrumação...
Considero que este B Suv tem uma aparência bem desportiva e atraente...
Só tenho pena deste carro não ter instalados de fábrica os faróis dianteiros de nevoeiro, nem a câmara de ré acho que isto faz muita falta a nível da segurança da condução... Só a versão superior do carro é que traz instalada isto tudo...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

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

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

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