Citroen C5 Aircross vs Volkswagen Arteon Comparison

Citroen C5 Aircross

Volkswagen Arteon

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Citroen

C5 Aircross

2024 Volkswagen

Arteon

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Driving the family

Long distance driving

Fun

Fuel Efficiency

53L

302 to 419 km

66L

409 to 508 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$42,990 - $54,990

$63,640 - $73,240

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CarExpert's Take

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Comfy ride, seats
Big, practical boot
Improved performance, tech

Misses

Still pricier than it should be
Tight back seat for the class
Misses out on C5 X infotainment

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Just look at it
Features list as long as your arm
Heaps of space in the back and boot

Misses

Currently missing some safety kit
Skoda Superb will do the same job for less
Lack of cabin differentiation to Passat

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Metallic Paint (+$690)

Pearlescent Paint (+$900)
Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)

Reviews

7.7

2023 Citroen C5 Aircross review

The updated C5 Aircross has finally landed in Australia – can an updated drivetrain and improved tech suite take the French SUV mainstream?

James Wong

8.2

2023 Volkswagen Arteon review

Volkswagen's passenger car flagship remains an underappreciated gem, especially as a Shooting Brake. It's pretty, plush and practical.

James Wong

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ
Size (cc)
1598		1984
Size (L)
1.6L		2.0L
Induction
TURBO 4		TURBO 4
Camshaft
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16
Power
121kW - 133kW		140kW - 206kW
Power RPM
5500 - 6000		4200 - 4950
Torque
240Nm - 250Nm		320Nm - 400Nm
Torque RPM
1400 - 1650		1500 - 2000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
-		9.3 - 12.2

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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Volkswagen Arteon Comparison