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Volvo XC60 vs Citroen C5 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Citroen C5 Aircross?

Volvo XC60 vs Citroen C5 Aircross: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Citroen C5 Aircross

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • 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

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C5 Aircross is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers clearly more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 438 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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 Volvo XC60 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

XC60

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is moderately lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 271 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers slightly more boot space – 565 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries moderately more – 550 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is slightly ahead 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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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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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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Reviews Citroen C5 Aircross

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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
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
565 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
446 - 471 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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