Citroen C5 Aircross vs Volvo EX40 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C5 Aircross has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Volvo EX40 costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 13714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Volvo EX40: with 16.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.40 kWh.

As for range, the Volvo EX40 performs minimal better – achieving up to 576 km, about 56 km more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.

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 Volvo EX40 has a significantly edge – offering 442 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 232 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs somewhat better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Volvo EX40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 pulls significantly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm difference.

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, the Citroen C5 Aircross is evident lighter – 1629 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers clearly perceptible more room – 565 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs to a small extent better – up to 1668 L, which is about 268 L more than the Volvo EX40.

When it comes to payload, Volvo EX40 slight takes the win – 480 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Our conclusion: The Volvo EX40 proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Volvo EX40 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.