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Peugeot 408 vs Citroen C5 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Citroen C5 Aircross?

Peugeot 408 vs Citroen C5 Aircross: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Citroen C5 Aircross

4 (6 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
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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

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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,983 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Citroen C5 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers moderately more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 64 km more than the Peugeot 408.

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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 Peugeot 408 offers marginally more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers a bit more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is marginally lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C5 Aircross carries marginally more – 471 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 has the upper hand 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.

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Peugeot 408

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 79 - 456 km
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Peugeot 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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Reviews Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Klaudia
15 Jan 2026, 19:46:29

This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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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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4 (6 Reviews)
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Claude Juillet
3 May 2026, 14:17:36

I drive the 1.2 petrol hybrid from new since January 2026, which was registered in November 2025. Great car to drive. However, for tall person like myself, there is not enough room for your left keg to stretch and cramps happen in long journeys. Acceleration from start is better than my older 1.6 diesel c4 picasso. Overall best car I ever had, although infotainment a bit dodgy with a left hand and not at all practical. I minor inconvenience!

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
565 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
446 - 471 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 408 have?

The Peugeot 408 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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