Compare the Renault Austral vs Citroen C5 Aircross
AI generated from our expert reviews
If ride comfort is your main priority, the Citroen C5 Aircross and Renault Austral present very different experiences. Even on its largest wheels, the C5 Aircross barely lets you feel speed bumps and potholes, whereas your passengers will wince as the Austral thuds over them. Both keep wind noise admirably well-contained at a cruise, but neither is sporty to drive when the road starts to twist. Inside, the C5 Aircross has a bigger boot and enough room for three adults to sit comfortably in the back, while three adults across the rear of the Austral will be squeezed a bit. However, the Renault claws back ground with its cabin quality; its main surfaces look and feel nice and plush with harder plastics tucked away out of reach, contrasting with the C5 Aircross, where cheap-feeling plastics are plentiful.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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3 isofix points
Three child-seat mounting points, so three car seats can fit across the back if needed.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 527 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 565 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,736 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,668 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,532 mm x 1,843 mm x 1,621 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,652 mm x 1,936 mm x 1,690 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £405 Best | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Battery size 2 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name E-Tech Full Hybrid Auto | Engine name 1.2 Hybrid 145 Auto |
| Engine size 1.2 L Hybrid • 200 BHP | Engine size 1.2 L Petrol • 145 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 4 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 8.4 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 11.2 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 2 kWh | Battery size — |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 527 litres | Boot (seats up) 565 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,736 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,668 litres |
| Length 4,532 mm | Length 4,652 mm |
| Width 1,843 mm | Width 1,936 mm |
| Height 1,621 mm | Height 1,690 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.67 m | Wheelbase 2.78 m |
| Turning circle 11.4 m | Turning circle 10.9 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.