Compare performance (225 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or VW ID.7 Touring?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,927 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is clearly more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Citroen C5 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers visibly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 169 km more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
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 VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is clearly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 562 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers marginally more boot space – 605 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.
When it comes to payload, the Citroen C5 Aircross carries barely more – 471 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.
The VW ID.7 Touring 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.
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.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
|
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
|
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
|
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
|
|
co2
0 - 121 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
Estate
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
|
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
565 L
|
Trunk capacity
605 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
4,961 mm
|
|
Width
1,870 mm
|
Width
1,862 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
|
|
Payload
446 - 471 kg
|
Payload
459 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
180 km/h
|
|
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
|
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
|
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
|
Model Year
2024
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
Citroen
|
Brand
VW
|