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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Toyota Corolla Cross - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (210 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 31700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (1 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla Cross

5 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C5 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Citroen C5 Aircross has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

Corolla Cross

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 a bit edge – offering 210 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs a bit better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Cross tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

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 curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is to a small extent lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers distinct more room – 565 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs slightly better – up to 1668 L, which is about 331 L more than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Cross a bit takes the win – 560 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross sits 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.

Citroen C5 Aircross
Toyota Corolla Cross

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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 - 210 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 5.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 520 km

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Toyota Corolla Cross

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Toyota Corolla Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 41600 £
Price
31700 - 41900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 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
1380 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1620 mm
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 210 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

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

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.