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Citroen C5 Aircross vs VW T-Roc comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 26,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or VW T-Roc?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs VW T-Roc: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

VW T-Roc

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • slightly lighter

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.

VW T-Roc is slightly cheaper – starting at 26,400 £ , while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,696 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW T-Roc with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

T-Roc

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers clearly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the VW T-Roc takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C5 Aircross delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

C5 Aircross

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 terms of curb weight, VW T-Roc is slightly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 164 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers clearly more boot space – 565 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW T-Roc carries only slightly more – 515 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross 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.

from £29,100
C5 Aircross

Citroen C5 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 520 km
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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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Reviews Citroen C5 Aircross

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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Jan Hansen
10 Apr 2026, 21:38:06

It's a pleasant car; it's not coarse or brutal. As a 60-year-old, I don't need acceleration or top speed.

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privat
27 Mar 2026, 16:55:05

Cars like the C5 Aircross are probably one reason why Stellantis is almost bankrupt — or already is.
Uncomfortable and completely unsuitable for long-distance driving.
Huge on the outside, small on the inside.
Extremely uncomfortable seats, poor infotainment, very bad driver aids (360° camera, cruise control, lane-keep assist, navigation… are really awful), confusing, poor road manners, loud engine and noisy wind.
I can only hope that I’ll never again be forced to drive this vehicle.

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Alexis vasquez
15 Feb 2026, 21:03:58

I find the Citroën better suited to my daily driving — more comfortable and efficient, with a softer suspension compared with the firmer Toyota Cross.

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VW T-Roc

The VW T-Roc mixes cheeky, coupe-like styling with the everyday sense and space of an SUV, so it looks fun without sacrificing family sense. It’s a likeable all-rounder with tidy road manners and plenty of personality, ideal if you want a car that’s practical enough for chores but entertaining enough to enjoy.

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Ester
17 Sept 2025, 14:29:41

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
26,400 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
126 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,539 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,811 - 1,828 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
368 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW
Is the Citroen C5 Aircross offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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