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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Toyota Hilux - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (210 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 39800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Toyota Hilux?

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (1 Reviews)
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Toyota Hilux

5 (1 Reviews)
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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.

Citroen C5 Aircross has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the Toyota Hilux costs 39800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10625 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.70 L. The difference is about 7.20 L per 100 km.

Hilux

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen C5 Aircross has a barely noticeable edge – offering 210 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs evident better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota Hilux tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Hilux pulls distinct stronger with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is noticeable lighter – 1629 kg compared to 2085 kg. The difference is around 456 kg.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Hilux convincingly takes the win – 1125 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 654 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross holds a decisive overall lead 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 Hilux

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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

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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 Hilux

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The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Toyota Hilux

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 41600 £
Price
39800 - 56200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 10 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
253 - 264 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Curb weight
2085 - 2295 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4650 mm
Length
5325 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1810 - 1815 mm
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
915 - 1125 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 210 HP
Power HP
150 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 175 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
400 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
110 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2393 - 2755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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.