Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 vs Citroen C5 Aircross 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 19 HP more power than Citroen C5 Aircross, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Citroen C5 Aircross. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5 Aircross, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5 Aircross. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 186 mm (7.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 1 cm shorter than the Citroen C5 Aircross, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1655 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Citroen C5 Aircross may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 metres more than that of the Citroen C5 Aircross, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`170 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`560 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 590 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C5 Aircross scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 18 400 | |
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