2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

What Are The Prices of Citroen C5 Aircross? 

The Citroen C5 Aircross is available for sale in 2 variants, namely -- Feel and Shine. 

The C5 Aircross Feel variant is priced at Rs 29.90 lakh, while the Shine variant is tagged at Rs 31.90 lakh. These 2 variants have a price difference of Rs 2 lakh. 

The following table lists the Citroen C5 Aircross price details:

CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS | PRICE COMPARISON
Feel	Difference	Shine
Rs 29,90,000	Rs 2,00,000	Rs 31,90,000

What Are The Engine Specifications of Citroen C5 Aircross? 

The C5 Aircross comes equipped with a 2.0 litre diesel engine, which is capable of producing 177PS of maximum power and 400Nm of peak torque. 

Compared to the C5 Aircross, the Hyundai Tucson’s engine is more powerful, but the torque outputs are the same in both these cars. 

The C5 Aircross comes paired only with an automatic transmission, and it is also the most fuel efficient car in its own segment. Its engine also comes with the auto start/stop feature that helps to lessen fuel consumption. 

The following table offers a look at the engine specification details of the 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross, and comparison with its rivals:

PREMIUM C-SEGMENT SUVs DIESEL ENGINE SPECS
	C5 Aircross	Tucson	Compass
Displacement	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L
Cylinders	4	4	4
Cubic Capacity	1997cc	1995cc	1956cc
Maximum Power	177PS @ 3750rpm	185PS @ 4000rpm	170PS @ 3750rpm
Power:Weight	NA	104.58PS/t (AWD)	100PS/*t
Peak Torque	400Nm @ 2000rpm	400Nm @ 1750 - 2750rpm	350Nm @ 1750 - 2500rpm
Torque:Weight	NA	226.12Nm/t (AWD)	205.88Nm/t*
Manual Transmission	--	--	6-speed
Manual Claimed FE	--	--	17.3kmpl*
Automatic Transmission	8-speed TC	8-speed TC	9-speed TC
Automatic Claimed FE	18.6kmpl	15.59kmpl	15.3kmpl*

*2020 Compass

What Are The Dimensions of Citroen C5 Aircross?

The C5 Aircross is a premium C-segment SUV, and is 4.5m long. It is noticeably bigger than its rivals in terms of length, width and height, along with the longest wheelbase in the segment. 

The C5 Aircross offers the best boot space as well ground clearance among its rivals. Both its variants come with 18-inch wheels. 

You can view the dimension details of the 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross and comparison with its rivals, in the table below: 

PREMIUM C-SEGMENT SUVs DIMENSION COMPARISON
	C5 Aircross	Tucson	Compass
Length	4500mm	4480mm	4405mm
Width	1969mm	1850mm	1818mm
Height	1710mm	1660mm	1640mm
Wheelbase	2730mm	2670mm	2636mm
Boot Space	580-lt	513-lt	438-lt
Ground Clearance	230mm	172mm	178mm
Fuel Tank	52.5-lt	62-lt	60-lt
Tyre Size (base)	235/55 R18	225/55 R18	225/60 R17
Tyre Size (top)	235/55 R18	225/55 R18	225/55 R18

Now, let us take a look at the variant-wise features of this premium SUV. 

Citroen C5 Aircross Variant-wise Features

What Are The Features of Citroen C5 Aircross Feel Variant? 

The C5 Aircross Feel entry-level variant is priced at Rs 29.90 lakh. 

Apart from the basic safety features, this variant also offers an array of other safety features such as - side & curtain airbags, auto-dimming IRVM, tyre pressure monitoring system, blind spot monitoring system, electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, front parking sensors, front fog lamps, rear parking camera and rear defogger.

You can check all the safety related features of the 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Feel variant in the following table: 

C5 AIRCROSS FEEL | FEATURES
Safety
Std. Safety Features	Electric Parking Brake	Hill Start Assist	Rear Wiper & Washer
Front Fog Lamps w/ Cornering Function	Front Parking Sensors	Hill Descent Control	Auto-dimming IRVM
Rear Fog Lamps	Rear Parking Camera	Traction Control	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Front & Rear Side Seatbelts w/ Pretensioners & Load Limiter	ISOFIX	Blind-spot Info System	Side & Curtain Airbags
Rear Defogger	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Coffee Break / Driver Fatigue Alert	Electronic Stability Control

In terms of entertainment, the Feel variant comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system milega along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, and steering-mounted controls. 

When style related features are concerned, this variant’s notable features include - LED DRLs, digital instrument cluster, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-cloth seat upholstery and 18-inch alloy wheels. 

The following table lists all the entertainment and style related features of the 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Feel variant:

C5 AIRCROSS FEEL | FEATURES
Entertainment	Style
8-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System	R18 Diamond-cut Alloys	Alloy Pedals	Chrome Insert Around Windows
Bluetooth & USB Connectivity	LED DRLs & Tail Lamps	Steel Scuff Plates	Dual Exhausts
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto	ORVMs w/ Turn Indicators	Chrome Inside Door Handles	Integrated Spoiler
6 Speakers	Leather & Cloth Upholstery	12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster	Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Steering-mounted Audio Controls	LED Cabin Lamps

The Feel variant comes loaded with a whole host of functional features as well. Some of the noteworthy functional features include - auto parking, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, powered driver seat, height adjustable co-driver seat, 2-way adjustable front and rear headrests, smart key with push-button start/stop, dual-zone auto AC with rear AC vents, electrically adjustable, foldable & heated ORVMs, auto headlamps, rain sensing wipers, drive modes and terrain modes. 

You can view all the functional features of the 2021 Citroen C5 AircrossFeel variant in the table below: 

C5 AIRCROSS FEEL | FEATURES
Functional
3 Rear Seats	Auto Parking	6-way Powered Driver Seat	Height Adjustable Co-driver Seat
Dual-zone Auto AC w/ Rear AC Vents	2-way Adjustable Front & Rear Headrests	Manual Lumbar Support on Front Seats	Smart Key w/ Push-button Start/Stop
Air Filter	Cruise Control	Electrically Adjustable, Foldable & Heated ORVMs	Puddle Lamp
Auto Headlamps	Front Seat Back Pockets	Front Armrest w/ Illuminated Cupholder	Front & Rear Power Windows w/ Pinch Protection
2 x USB	Follow-me-home Headlamps	Rain Sensing Wipers	Front Vanity Mirrors
Terrain Modes	2 x Power Outlet	Boot Hooks	Drive Modes - Eco & Sport
Adjustable Seatbelts

It is very obvious that the C5 Aircross’ entry-level variant comes packed with all basic features and a number of good-to-have and feel-good features as well. 

What Are The Features of Citroen C5 Aircross Shine Variant? 

The Shine is the C5 Aircross’ only variant that sits above the Feel variant, and hence the top variant. It costs Rs 2 lakh over the Feel variant.

CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS | PRICE COMPARISON
Feel	Difference	Shine
Rs 29,90,000	Rs 2,00,000	Rs 31,90,000

The Shine variant primarily offers 3 extra features over the Feel variant, namely -- LED projector headlamps, panoramic sunroof and handsfree boot open.

C5 AIRCROSS SHINE | FEATURES OVER FEEL
Safety	Functional	Style
LED Projector Headlamps	Handsfree Boot Open	Panoramic Sunroof

According to us, being a premium SUV, the C5 Aircross lacks a few features like ventilated front seats with memory, wireless phone charger and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. 

Citroen C5 Aircross Variants - Which One To Buy?

According to us, the C5 Aircross Shine variant’s additional premium of Rs 2 lakh for its few extra features is slightly on the higher side. However, for its additional premium features you can consider buying it.

Hence, based on your preference for a sunroof, you can decide whether to buy the Shine or the Feel variant. If you feel that a car in this price range should necessarily come with a sunroof, then definitely Shine is the variant for you. Otherwise, you can consider the pretty loaded entry-level Feel variant to save the extra bucks. 

What Are The Exterior Colour Options of Citroen C5 Aircross?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is available for sale in 4 monotone exterior colour options, namely -- Black, White, Grey and Blue. It also comes with dual-tone colour options in the White, Grey and Blue body colours with a black roof. In the Feel variant, to get the dual-tone exterior colour option, you’ll need to spend an additional amount of Rs 50,000.