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Citroen C5 Aircross vs VW Touran – Which one offers the better deal?
Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen C5 Aircross or VW Touran fits your lifestyle better.
C5 Aircross
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Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Citroen C5 Aircross has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 6261 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.
Touran
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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 has a evident edge – offering 210 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs minimal better – reaching 220 km/h, while the VW Touran tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls to a small extent stronger with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.
C5 Aircross
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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 Touran is barely noticeable lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly perceptible more room – 834 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs somewhat better – up to 1980 L, which is about 312 L more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
When it comes to payload, VW Touran evident takes the win – 601 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Citroen C5 Aircross shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £29,100
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Citroen C5 Aircross
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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VW Touran
The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.
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Citroen C5 Aircross
VW Touran
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 41600 £
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Price
35400 - 43900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 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
-
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Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
136 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
MPV
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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
1520 - 1631 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
834 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4527 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Width
1829 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1668 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1668 L
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Max trunk capacity
1980 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
590 - 601 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, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 210 HP
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Power HP
122 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 360 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
90 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 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
E
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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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.