Compare the Vauxhall Grandland Electric vs Citroen e-C5 Aircross
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Both the Vauxhall Grandland Electric and the Citroen e-C5 Aircross bring practical cabins to the table, though they diverge in a few key areas. Around town, the Citroen brushes off potholes and speed bumps with ease thanks to pillow-soft suspension, whereas the Vauxhall's suspension rather clatters through sharper road imperfections. In the back, the e-C5 Aircross easily fits five adults comfortably with plenty of shoulder space for three on the rear bench, while three abreast in the Grandland Electric is a bit of a squeeze, leaving the middle passenger struggling for leg space. If you carry child seats, both hide their ISOFIX points behind fiddly zip covers. Each car also features crisp, easy-to-navigate touchscreen menus, but neither setup is lightning-fast, with both screens proving a bit slow to respond to your inputs.
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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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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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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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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 Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 550 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 565 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,645 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,668 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,650 mm x 1,905 mm x 1,661 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,652 mm x 1,936 mm x 1,691 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,200 kg | Towing capacity 1,250 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 73 kWh | Battery size 79.9 kWh Best |
| 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 157kW 73kWh Auto | Engine name 157kW 73kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 213 BHP | Engine size Electric • 213 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 73 kWh | Battery size 79.9 kWh Best |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 550 litres | Boot (seats up) 565 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,645 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,668 litres Best |
| Length 4,650 mm | Length 4,652 mm |
| Width 1,905 mm | Width 1,936 mm |
| Height 1,661 mm | Height 1,691 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.8 m | Wheelbase 2.78 m |
| Turning circle — | 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.