Citroen C5 Aircross vs Maruti Ciaz

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross or Maruti Ciaz? 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 39.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine Dual Tone (Diesel) and Maruti Ciaz price starts Rs 9.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). C5 Aircross has 1997 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Ciaz has 1462 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 Ciaz has a mileage of 20.65 kmpl (Petrol top model).

C5 Aircross Vs Ciaz

Key Highlights	Citroen C5 Aircross	Maruti Ciaz
On Road Price	Rs.47,22,299^*	Rs.14,22,748^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1997	1462
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Rs39.99 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ciaz
Rs12.29 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
39.99 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ciaz
Alpha AT
12.29 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Dual Tone	Alpha AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.47,22,299^*	Rs.14,22,748^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.89,889/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.27,086/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,83,434	Rs.58,003
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.5 Based on 730 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Shine Dual Tone

Alpha AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.47,22,299^*

Rs.14,22,748^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.89,889/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.27,086/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,83,434

Rs.58,003

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.5

Based on 730 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	DW10 FC	K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	1997	1462
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33bhp@3750rpm	103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	138Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	4 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

DW10 FC

K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

1997

1462

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

174.33bhp@3750rpm

103.25bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.5	20.04
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52.5	43
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.5

20.04

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

52.5

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	-	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Power

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	4490
Width (mm)	1969	1730
Height (mm)	1710	1485
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	2650
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685	-
Grossweight (kg)	2060	1530
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	580	510
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	"Park Assist Pack – (Automatic Parking Guidance For Bay Parking Plus Parallel Parking Entry And Exit),Citroen Advanced Comfort - Suspension With Progressive Hydraulic Cushions,Double-Laminated Front Windows and Acoustic Windshield Glass,Front seats: Driver Seat Electric Adjustment (Height, Fore/Aft And Backrest Angle), Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments (6 Ways: With Height Adjustment),3 Independent Full-Size Rear Seats With Adjustable Recline Angle Rear Three-Point Retractable Seatbelts (x3), With Pre-Tensioners And Force Limiters In The Outer Rear Seats,Front & Rear Seat Headrest (Incl. Center Seat) - Adjustable (2-Ways),Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket,Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control,Air Quality System (AQS): Pollen Filter + Activated Carbon Filter + Active Odour Filter,Rear AC Vents (2 Ducts - Left & Right),Cruise Control With Speed Limiter & Memory Settings,Power Window Up/Down Using Remote Key,Automatic Headlight Activation Via Windscreen Mounted Sensor,Electrochromic Inside Rear View Mirror,Front Driver & Passenger Side Vanity Mirror - With Flap & Lamp,Two-Tone Horn,Front Roof Lamp With Welcome LED Lighting And 2 LED Front Spot Lights,Grip Control - Standard, Snow, All Terrain (Mud, Damp Grass etc.), Sand And Traction Control Off,Gear Shift Positions Indicator	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Eco & Sport	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	"Interior Environment(METROPOLITAN BLACK),BLACK CLAUDIA LEATHER + FABRIC ,Height And Reach Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel With 2 Control Zones,Alloy Pedals - Accelarator & Brake Pedals,Stainless Steel Front Citroën Embossed Sill Scuff Plates,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,Front Console Armrest - With Cup Holder (LED Illuminated Cup Holder),2 LED Rear Reading Lights,LED Mood Lights - Cluster & Cup Holders,Illuminated Glove Box	Chrome Garnish (Steering Wheel, Inside Door Handles,AC Louvers Knob, Parking Brake Lever),Eco Illumination,Wooden Finish on I/P & Door Garnish,Satin Finish on AC Louvers (Front&Rear),Chrome Finish on Floor Console,Rear Centre Armrest (With Cup Holders),Footwell Lamps(Driver,Passenger),Sunglass Holder,
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus GrayPearl Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours	Pearl Arctic WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofPearl Midnight BlackGrandeur Grey With BlackGrandeur GreyPearl Metallic Dignity Brown With BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreCiaz Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Wheels (Two Tone Diamond Cut 'PULSAR' Alloy Wheels),Front Panel: Matte Black Upper Grille,Front Panel: Top & Bottom Brand Emblems Chrome (Chevrons & Barrettes),Body Side Molding - Including Fender,Color Pack (DARK CHROME OR ANODISED ENERGIC BLUE Based on Body Color) Front Bumper / Side Airbump,Glossy Black Outsider Rear View Mirror,Satin Chrome - Window C Signature,Chrome Dual Exhaust Pipes,Roof Bars - Glossy Black with Matt Black Insert,Integrated Spoiler,Opening Panoramic Sunroof,LED Vision Projector Headlamps,3D LED Rear Lamps,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,Magic Wash: Automatic Rain Sensing Wiper With Integrated Windscreen Washers	Dual Tone Exterior,Split Rear Combination LampsLED Rear Combination Lamps,Chrome Accents on Front Grille,Trunk Lid Chrome Garnish,Door Beltline Garnish,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles(Chrome),Front Fog Lamp Ornament(Chrome),Rear Reflector Ornament(Chrome),
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front
Antenna	-	Glass
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus Gray+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours

Pearl Arctic WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofPearl Midnight Black+5 MoreCiaz Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	6	4
Additional Features	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen C5 Aircross
- Quirky styling makes it stand out
- Feels and looks premium inside and out
- Most comfortable SUV of the lot
- Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine
- Gets updated features including a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging
Maruti Ciaz
- Space. A genuine 5-seater sedan; gobbles up the family happily
- Fuel efficiency. Mild-hybrid tech on petrol ensures the wallet remains fat
- Well-equipped lower variants. You don’t really have to buy the top-spec for a premium experience
- Value for money. Aggressive pricing undercuts most of its competition

Citroen C5 Aircross
- No petrol engine or 4x4 option
- It’s a costly affair
- Misses segment must-haves like ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera
Maruti Ciaz
- Misses out on a few good to have features such as a sunroof, six airbags, etc
- Automatic is an old 4-speed torque converter.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C5 Aircross and Maruti Ciaz?

A ) Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at ₹ 39.99 Lakh & Maruti Ciaz price starts at ₹ 9.41 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Ciaz is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C5 Aircross and Maruti Ciaz?

A ) The mileage of C5 Aircross is 17.5 kmpl & the mileage of Ciaz is 20.04 kmpl. Maruti Ciaz gives better mileage than Citroen C5 Aircross.

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