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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Toyota Yaris Cross – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Citroen C5 Aircross meets Toyota Yaris Cross.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Toyota Yaris Cross has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23700 £, while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 5443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Yaris Cross with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

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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 noticeable edge – offering 210 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.70 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs evident better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris Cross tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris Cross is evident lighter – 1180 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 449 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers evident more room – 565 L compared to 397 L. That’s a difference of about 168 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs noticeable better – up to 1668 L, which is about 571 L more than the Toyota Yaris Cross.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris Cross hardly perceptible takes the win – 510 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen C5 Aircross proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen C5 Aircross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £29,100
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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

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 Yaris Cross

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The Toyota Yaris Cross takes the jaunty personality of the Yaris and gives it a taller stance and a bit more practicality, so you get city-friendly agility with added SUV presence. It’s easy to live with, economical on the daily grind, and smartly packaged — a sensible pick for buyers who want fuss-free transport with a touch of character.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Toyota Yaris Cross
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Yaris Cross @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 41600 £
Price
23700 - 34300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 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
1180 - 1290 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4180 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1595 mm
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Max trunk capacity
1097 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
485 - 510 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
116 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.