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Citroen C5 Aircross vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (210 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 33300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or VW Tiguan?
C5 Aircross
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Citroen C5 Aircross has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4166 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs clearly better – achieving up to 520 km, about 394 km more than the VW Tiguan.
Tiguan
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 VW Tiguan has a noticeable edge – offering 272 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Citroen C5 Aircross tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
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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 curb weight, VW Tiguan is barely noticeable lighter – 1599 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers somewhat more room – 652 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1668 L, which is about 18 L more than the VW Tiguan.
When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan slightly takes the win – 533 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Citroen C5 Aircross is narrowly ahead 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.
Citroen C5 Aircross
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Citroen C5 Aircross
5 (1 Reviews)
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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VW Tiguan
4 (6 Reviews)
The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
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Citroen C5 Aircross
VW Tiguan
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Price
33300 - 51900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
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Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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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
1599 - 1890 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4539 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1842 - 1859 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1656 - 1658 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
460 - 533 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
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 210 HP
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
220 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
107 - 157 kW
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Power kW
96 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
VW
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What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 Aircross?
The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.