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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Skoda Kodiaq?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter

Skoda Kodiaq

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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:

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

Citroen C5 Aircross is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers clearly more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 398 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

Kodiaq

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 Skoda Kodiaq offers a bit more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is only slightly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers clearly more boot space – 910 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 345 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries somewhat more – 563 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq is narrowly ahead 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 £37,900
Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 119 - 122 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 Skoda Kodiaq blends sensible practicality with surprising style, so families and weekend adventurers get roomy comfort without looking like a moving van. It feels calm and composed on the road, packs clever storage and user-friendly tech, and manages to deliver a near-premium vibe without the pretension.

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zlatko P.
10 Feb 2026, 10:37:54

more for money, pracical

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
-
Length
4,758 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
1,679 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,105 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
226 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda
Is the Citroen C5 Aircross offered with different drivetrains?

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

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