Compare performance (210 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 34600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or VW ID.4?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C5 Aircross has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5438 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.4: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.40 kWh.
As for electric range, the VW ID.4 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 569 km, about 49 km more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
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 VW ID.4 has a evident edge – offering 340 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs to a small extent better – reaching 220 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls significantly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is noticeable lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 346 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers barely noticeable more room – 565 L compared to 543 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs slight better – up to 1668 L, which is about 93 L more than the VW ID.4.
When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 to a small extent takes the win – 551 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.
The VW ID.4 is clearly superior 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.
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 VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Price
34600 - 47200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Electric Range
356 - 569 km
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Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
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Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
1975 - 2248 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
543 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4582 - 4584 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1619 - 1634 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Max trunk capacity
1575 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
515 - 551 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
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 210 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
107 - 157 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
VW
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.