Citroen C5 Aircross vs Pravaig DEFY

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at Rs. 37.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.18 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Pravaig DEFY, priced at Rs. 39.50 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the C5 Aircross returns a claimed 17.5 kmpl, while the DEFY offers a claimed 500 km/charge. On the performance front, the C5 Aircross uses a 1997cc engine producing 174.33bhp@3750rpm and the DEFY a 90.9 battery producing 402bhp. If you're deciding between the C5 Aircross and DEFY, the C5 Aircross is the better pick for affordability.

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C5 Aircross vs DEFY Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C5 AircrossPravaig DEFY
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 37.32 LakhRs. 39.50 Lakh
Mileage / Range 17.5 kmpl500 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1997 cc90.9
Max power / Motor 174.33bhp@3750rpm402bhp
Top speed Not Available210 Km/h

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Basic Info Citroen C5 Aircross ShinePravaig DEFY Hacker Edition
Rating
67 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Pravaig
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 37.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 174.33bhp@3750rpm 402bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type FWD AWD
Colors
Citroen C5 Aircross Colors
Pravaig DEFY Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 17.5 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 235/55 R18 Not Available
Boot Space 580 Liters 680 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)
Not Available
Insurance C5 Aircross Insurance DEFY Insurance
Brochure
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Displacement
1997 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
DW10 FC
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
300
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
90.9
Motor Type
Not Available
PMSM dual high efficiency motors
Max Power
174.33bhp@3750rpm
402bhp
Range
Not Available
500 km/charge
Max Torque
400Nm@2000rpm
620Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Kerb Weight
1685 Kg
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Eco & Sport
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-I
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
30mins

Drag Coefficient
Not Available
0.33
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
Not Available
4.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
52.5 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
Not Available
210 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
17.5 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
6
2
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Not Available

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Upcycled premium upholstery, HEPA Air-filter
Digital Cluster Size
12.29
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Cargo Volume
580
680
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
580 Liters
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Panoramic moon roof, Split tailgate
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4500*1969*1710 mm3
4940*1940*1650 mm3
Wheelbase
2730 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
234 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
A world first(From the makers of the Phantom Opera, comes the first automotive audio system. Legendary French acoustics for the best audio experience.), Glass Roof, 6-way power adjustable seats
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity
Devialet Premium Sound, In-car 5G Internet, streaming music & media
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
Panoramic moon roof, Split tailgate
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
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Fog Lights Front
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
6
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
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
Water Wading Capability 900mm, Tinted glass with UV & infrared protection
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
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

grossWeight
2060 kg
2061

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Citroen C5 Aircross
  • Sharper looks, new colours, new tech features, panoramic sunroof, comfier seats, still rides and drives over any road conditions comfortably
Citroen C5 Aircross
  • Still fairly paired down features list when compared to it's tech laden rivals, still pricey
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Which car is best between Citroen C5 Aircross vs Pravaig DEFY?
As per the users experiences Citroen C5 Aircross is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your car. But Pravaig DEFY is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features.
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is cheaper than Pravaig DEFY by ₹2.18 Lakh.
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As per the users experiences the Citroen C5 Aircross has better performance.

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