Compare performance (225 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Citroen C5 Aircross is only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 471 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.
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 178 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
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, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is very slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers only slightly more boot space – 596 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.
When it comes to payload, the Citroen C5 Aircross carries only slightly more – 471 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.
The Citroen C5 Aircross is decisively 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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,870 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Toyota
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