Citroen C5 Aircross vs Nissan X-Trail

Last Updated: September 13, 2026

Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at Rs. 37.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.87 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Nissan X-Trail, priced at Rs. 48.20 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the C5 Aircross offers a claimed 17.5 kmpl, while the X-Trail delivers 13.7 kmpl. On the performance front, the C5 Aircross uses a 1997cc engine producing 174.33bhp@3750rpm and the X-Trail a 1498cc engine producing 161bhp@4800rpm. If you're deciding between the C5 Aircross and X-Trail, the C5 Aircross is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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C5 Aircross vs X-Trail Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C5 AircrossNissan X-Trail
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 37.32 LakhRs. 48.20 Lakh
Mileage 17.5 kmpl13.7 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc1498 cc
Max power 174.33bhp@3750rpm161bhp@4800rpm
Top speed Not Available200 Km/h

C5 Aircross vs X-Trail Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C5 Aircross ShineNissan X-Trail STD
Rating
67 reviews
12 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Nissan
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 37.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 48.20 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 174.33bhp@3750rpm 161bhp@4800rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed CVT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen C5 Aircross Colors
Nissan X-Trail Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.5 Kmpl 13.7 kmpl
Tyre Size 235/55 R18 255/45 R20
Boot Space 580 Liters 177 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 72,201 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 93,238 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance C5 Aircross Insurance X-Trail Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1997 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
DW10 FC
KR15 VC-TURBO
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
174.33bhp@3750rpm
161bhp@4800rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@2000rpm
300Nm@2800-3600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1685 Kg
1676 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco & Sport
Normal|Eco|Sport

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
9.6 Sec
Fuel Capacity
52.5 Liters
55 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
200 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
17.5 Kmpl
13.7 kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
10 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
13.7 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
20
Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Twin Tube
Suspension Rear
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.5 m
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
255/45 R20
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Sunglass Holder
Digital Cluster Size
12.29
12.28
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
580
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
585 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
580 Liters
177 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Yes
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Smoke Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4500*1969*1710 mm3
4680*1840*1725 mm3
Wheelbase
2730 mm
2705 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
210 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
2 DIN AM/FM CD Player, 4 Speakers
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
2
3
No of Speakers
6
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
Sunglass Holder
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
Yes
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10 inch
8 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
No
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Front Driver And Passenger Airbags (Includes Passenger Airbag Deactivation Function),Blind Spot Information System,Coffee Break Alert,Electric Parking Brake,Isofix - Rear Side Seats W/Mountings On Front Passenger Seats,Front Driver & Passenger Seat Belts - Height Adjustable With Pretensioner And Force Limiter,Auto Door Unlock on Crash,Electric Child Lock,Perimeter, Volumetric and Tilt Alarm
1 Front Far Side Airbag, Electronic Parking Brake, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Brake Limited Slip Differential, Splash Free Wipers, Emergency Stop Signal
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

grossWeight
2060 kg
2285 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen C5 Aircross
  • Sharper looks, new colours, new tech features, panoramic sunroof, comfier seats, still rides and drives over any road conditions comfortably
Nissan X-Trail
  • Presence! Large size, quirky design and exclusivity makes people take notice
  • Interior quality: soft-touch leatherette used on dashboard, switches and knobs feel good to use
  • Generous second row space and well-cushioned low speed ride make it very comfortable
Citroen C5 Aircross
  • Still fairly paired down features list when compared to it's tech laden rivals, still pricey
Nissan X-Trail
  • Features such as leather upholstery, powered seats, front seat ventilation and ADAS are missing
  • Third row best suited for use by kids
  • Better 6/7-seaters available for similar or less money No AWD or diesel engine option

Is Citroen C5 Aircross Better Than Nissan X-Trail?

100% users have chosen Citroen C5 Aircross over Nissan X-Trail in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 84 users have also rated Citroen C5 Aircross and Nissan X-Trail on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Citroen C5 Aircross is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and features in your car. But Nissan X-Trail is better on the grounds of comfort and safety. On the basis of mileage and maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor C5 Aircross X-Trail
Mileage 3.0 3.0
Performance 4.5 3.0
Comfort 4.0 5.0
Maintenance 3.0 3.0
Safety 3.5 5.0
Features 3.5 3.0
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Which car is best between Citroen C5 Aircross vs Nissan X-Trail?
As per the users experiences Citroen C5 Aircross is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and features in your car. But Nissan X-Trail is better on the grounds of comfort and safety. On the basis of mileage and maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C5 Aircross vs Nissan X-Trail?
The Citroen C5 Aircross is cheaper than Nissan X-Trail by ₹10.87 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C5 Aircross vs Nissan X-Trail?
For the Shine version, 1997 cc Diesel engine of C5 Aircross produces 174.33bhp@3750rpm of power and 400Nm@2000rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of X-Trail produces 161bhp@4800rpm of power and 300Nm@2800-3600rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen C5 Aircross has better performance.

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