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Renault Austral vs Citroen C5 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or Citroen C5 Aircross?

Renault Austral vs Citroen C5 Aircross: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter

Citroen C5 Aircross

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Austral

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C5 Aircross is marginally cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 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 a bit more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C5 Aircross delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Austral

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, Renault Austral is barely lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers very slightly more boot space – 565 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries very slightly more – 477 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 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
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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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Reviews Renault Austral

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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

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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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
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 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
109 - 145 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
565 L
Length
4,533 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
446 - 471 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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