Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Kodiaq

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross or Skoda Kodiaq? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at Rs 37.32 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine (Diesel) and Skoda Kodiaq price starts Rs 36.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Lounge (Petrol). C5 Aircross has 1997 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Kodiaq has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C5 Aircross has a mileage of 17.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Kodiaq has a mileage of 14.86 kmpl (Petrol top model).

C5 Aircross Vs Kodiaq

Key Highlights	Citroen C5 Aircross	Skoda Kodiaq
On Road Price	Rs.44,51,551^*	Rs.54,31,117^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1997	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Citroen C5 Aircross
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37.32 Lakh^*
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46.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Shine Dual Tone	Selection L&K
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.44,51,551^*	Rs.54,31,117^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.84,734/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,03,782/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,73,153	Rs.2,10,427
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.5 Based on 13 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Shine Dual Tone

Selection L&K

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.44,51,551^*

Rs.54,31,117^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.84,734/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,03,782/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,73,153

Rs.2,10,427

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.5

Based on 13 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	DW10 FC	Turbocharged Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1997	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33bhp@3750rpm	201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	7-speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	4x4

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

DW10 FC

Turbocharged Petrol

Displacement (cc)

1997

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

174.33bhp@3750rpm

201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@2000rpm

320Nm@1500-4400rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

7-speed DSG

Drive Type

FWD

4x4

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.5	14.86
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52.5	62
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	786

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	4758
Width (mm)	1969	1864
Height (mm)	1710	1679
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	155
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	2791
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685	1825
Grossweight (kg)	2060	2420
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	580	281

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Additional Features	Gear Shift Positions Indicator more	- more
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	Full
Drive Modes	2	6
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco & Sport	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	No
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	IRVM with auto-diing more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	10.24
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus GrayPearl Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours	Moon WhiteBronx GoldGraphite GreyMagic BlackRace BlueKodiaq Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes

ADAS

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	13
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	6	13
Additional Features	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility more
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Inbuilt Apps	-	MyŠkoda Plus
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen C5 Aircross
- Quirky styling: Has a stand out design that grabs attention
- Premium inside and out: The design and cabin materials makes it feel upmarket
- Keeps you comfortable: Most plush ride quality in its segment
- Good drivability: Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine makes drives enjoyable
- Good features: Gets a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging
Skoda Kodiaq
- Premium Features: Massaging and ventilated seats with memory function, 13-speaker Canton audio system, dual wireless phone chargers and three-zone climate control.
- Great practicality: Adjustable front cupholders, big door pockets with a dustbin and umbrella slots, dual gloveboxes, rear removable storage box ensure more than adequate storage spaces.
- Great highway cruiser: Sits at triple-digit speeds effortlessly with enough performance for overtakes.
- Rich and ergonomic cabin: Leatherette dashboard, door pads, and steering wheel feel premium, and multiple physical dials help usability.

Citroen C5 Aircross
- Limited powertrains: No petrol engine or 4x4 option
- Feels expensive: It’s a costly affair considering the package you get
- Misses segment must-haves: Does not get ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera
Skoda Kodiaq
- Squeaking sounds from a few panels inside after covering 20,000 km+.
- Third row space: Only adequate for kids or pets.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C5 Aircross and Skoda Kodiaq?

A ) The mileage of C5 Aircross is 17.5 kmpl & the mileage of Kodiaq is 14.86 kmpl. Citroen C5 Aircross gives better mileage than Skoda Kodiaq.

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