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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Kamiq – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen C5 Aircross or Skoda Kamiq fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Kamiq has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21700 £, while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 7423 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Skoda Kamiq with 5.30 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

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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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 210 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kamiq is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.10 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs barely noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Skoda Kamiq tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C5 Aircross pulls somewhat stronger with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Skoda Kamiq is clearly perceptible lighter – 1231 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 398 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers noticeable more room – 565 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs a bit better – up to 1668 L, which is about 273 L more than the Skoda Kamiq.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Kamiq to a small extent takes the win – 539 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Citroen C5 Aircross shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £29,100
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Citroen C5 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 210 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 5.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 520 km

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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Skoda Kamiq

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The Skoda Kamiq is a neatly packaged city crossover that pairs practical space with unshowy, thoughtful design. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and full of clever details that make daily driving feel intelligently sorted rather than flashy.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Skoda Kamiq
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Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 41600 £
Price
21700 - 31900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
121 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Curb weight
1231 - 1340 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4241 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1793 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1562 mm
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Max trunk capacity
1395 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
439 - 539 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 - 210 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 216 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 Aircross?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.