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SsangYong Torres vs Citroen C5 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (33,800 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Torres or Citroen C5 Aircross?

SsangYong Torres vs Citroen C5 Aircross: Key differences

SsangYong Torres

  • very slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Citroen C5 Aircross

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • slightly more electric range

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

Torres

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C5 Aircross is marginally more efficient: consuming 17 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the SsangYong Torres. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers slightly more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 58 km more than the SsangYong Torres.

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 barely more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers moderately more torque with 339 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 39 Nm more.

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, SsangYong Torres is very slightly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers moderately more boot space – 703 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 138 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries slightly more – 552 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is far ahead overall 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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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
SsangYong Torres
Citroen C5 Aircross

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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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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SsangYong Torres
Citroen C5 Aircross

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
462 km
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 207 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
703 L
Trunk capacity
565 L
Length
4,700 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
552 kg
Payload
446 - 471 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, 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 - 207 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Citroen
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