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Citroen C5 Aircross Comparison
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2023 Citroen C5 Aircross - Sport
1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
Sport
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.6 L
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.7 / 100 km
Power and torque
133kW / 250Nm
930km
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
4 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 10.00
Traffic Info: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 144
CO2 Level (Combined): 179
CO2 Level (Urban): 238
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 77.0
Engine (cc): 1598
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.6
Number of Cylinders: 4
Stroke Engine: 85.8
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity (L): 53
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.7
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 930
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 578
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 17.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 50
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 41
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 18.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 52
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 44
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 37
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 219
Maximum Speed (mph): 136
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 181
Maximum Power (kW): 133
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1650
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.7
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Front
Terrain Type Selection
Includes TR ESP Adjustment: yes
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Emp2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 57.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1630
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 580
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 63.0
Front Track (mm): 1601
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 230
Overall Height (in): 66.7
Overall Height (mm): 1695
Overall Length (in): 177.2
Overall Length (mm): 4500
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 73.2
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 1859
Overall Width (in): 73.2
Overall Width (mm): 1859
Rear Track (in): 64.2
Rear Track (mm): 1630
Wheelbase (in): 107.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2730
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1213
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1995
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4398
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1449
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3195
Tare Weight (kg): 1402
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Doors: Synthetic Leather
Instrument Panel: Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 87.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 88.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20190101
ANCAP Overall: 4.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 58.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 73.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.5 Hdi Live Lhd
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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