Compare performance (210 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 35100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Toyota RAV4?
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 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the Toyota RAV4 costs 35100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6000 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota RAV4 manages with 1 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs convincingly better – achieving up to 520 km, about 445 km more than the Toyota RAV4.
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 Toyota RAV4 has a noticeable edge – offering 306 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs a bit better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota RAV4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is minimal lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1745 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota RAV4 offers hardly perceptible more room – 580 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Toyota RAV4 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1690 L, which is about 22 L more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
When it comes to payload, Toyota RAV4 noticeable takes the win – 600 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.
The Toyota RAV4 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.
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 RAV4 feels like a sensible friend on the road, marrying dependable practicality with a dash of SUV personality that keeps daily driving from turning dull. Comfortable and easy to live with, it looks tough without shouting and quietly gets the job done — a sensible pick for buyers who want versatility without drama.
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Price
35100 - 55700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Electric Range
75 km
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Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
22 - 128 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
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Curb weight
1745 - 1910 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4600 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1685 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Max trunk capacity
1604 - 1690 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
390 - 600 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, Plugin 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, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 210 HP
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Power HP
218 - 306 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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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 - 157 kW
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Power kW
160 - 225 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2487 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Toyota
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.