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Nissan X-Trail vs Citroen C5 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (213 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan X-Trail or Citroen C5 Aircross?

Nissan X-Trail vs Citroen C5 Aircross: Key differences

Nissan X-Trail

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Citroen C5 Aircross

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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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

X-Trail

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.

Citroen C5 Aircross is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Nissan X-Trail costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

C5 Aircross

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 marginally more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 213 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan X-Trail is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan X-Trail delivers substantially more torque with 525 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.

X-Trail

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is barely lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,668 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan X-Trail offers very slightly more boot space – 585 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan X-Trail carries moderately more – 574 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross stands well ahead of its rival 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
Nissan X-Trail
Citroen C5 Aircross

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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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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Nissan X-Trail
Citroen C5 Aircross

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 50,500 £
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 161 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,668 - 1,961 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Trunk capacity
565 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 574 kg
Payload
446 - 471 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Citroen
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