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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Volvo EX60?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Volvo EX60

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C5 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C5 Aircross is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX60 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Citroen C5 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX60 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 810 km, about 290 km more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.

EX60

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 EX60 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers clearly more torque with 790 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is markedly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers only slightly more boot space – 565 L compared to 523 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C5 Aircross carries marginally more – 471 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 is far ahead overall 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.

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EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 611 - 810 km
Citroen C5 Aircross
Volvo EX60

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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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Volvo EX60

The Volvo EX60 is a stylish electric SUV that pairs Scandinavian minimalism with a high-quality, comfortable cabin and an intuitive infotainment experience. It delivers a composed, refined ride with advanced safety and driver-assist systems that make daily driving relaxed and confident.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Volvo EX60

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
54,000 - 67,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
611 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,405 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
455 - 461 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Volvo
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