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Citroen C5 Aircross vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or SEAT Ateca?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

4 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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SEAT Ateca

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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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.

SEAT Ateca is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca delivers a bit more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ateca is markedly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers barely more boot space – 565 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries a bit more – 525 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 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.

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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

4 (6 Reviews)
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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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SEAT Ateca

The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Nico
20 May 2026, 12:31:33

+ Great, firm seats, large boot for such a compact car, good fuel economy, lots of interior space, uncomplicated controls, very agile and safe handling, good build quality, very good steering, good braking performance, relatively small turning circle
- Very poor voice control and navigation, cockpit display too small with very small fonts and symbols, steering wheel too thin, seats too flat despite electric adjustment, poor engine soundproofing, tank far too small, complicated maintenance (oil change appalling), undersized rear brake, fuel filler on the wrong side, sound almost without bass (Beats)

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Citroen C5 Aircross
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
516 - 525 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
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, 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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