Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault KWID

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

Renault KWID price starts at Rs. 4.53 Lakh, which is Rs. 32.80 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Citroen C5 Aircross, priced at Rs. 37.32 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the C5 Aircross offers a claimed 17.5 kmpl, while the KWID delivers 21.46 kmpl. On the performance front, the C5 Aircross uses a 1997cc engine producing 174.33bhp@3750rpm and the KWID a 999cc engine producing 68bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the C5 Aircross and KWID, the KWID is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the C5 Aircross stands out for performance.

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C5 Aircross vs KWID Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C5 AircrossRenault KWID
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 37.32 LakhRs. 4.53 Lakh
Mileage 17.5 kmpl21.46 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc999 cc
Max power 174.33bhp@3750rpm68bhp@5500rpm

C5 Aircross vs KWID Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C5 Aircross ShineRenault KWID Evolution
Rating
67 reviews
312 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 37.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 4.53 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 174.33bhp@3750rpm 68bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen C5 Aircross Colors
Renault KWID Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.5 Kmpl 21.46 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/55 R18 165/70
Boot Space 580 Liters 279 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 72,201 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 8,761 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 10,626 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 1.73 Lakh C5 Aircross Insurance Rs. 23,771 KWID Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
DW10 FC
1.0 SCe
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
999 cc
Max Power
174.33bhp@3750rpm
68bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@2000rpm
92.5Nm@4250rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
1685 Kg
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Eco & Sport
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
52.5 Liters
28 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.5 Kmpl
21.46 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
18 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
21 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
4.9
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
165/70
Wheel Size
Not Available
14
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial

Digital Cluster Size
12.29
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
580
279
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
580 Liters
279 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4500*1969*1710 mm3
3731*1579*1474 mm3
Wheelbase
2730 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
184 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
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
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
2
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front Only
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10 inch
8 inch
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
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
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
rear seat belt reminder
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
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
No

Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2060 kg
Not Available

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
Renault KWID
  • Funky and muscular styling is attractive
  • Long features list makes it a great VFM proposition
  • Compact dimensions and light controls make it easy to drive in the city
  • New safety features
  • Single 1.0-litre engine option is BSVI Phase-2 compliant
Citroen C5 Aircross
  • Still fairly paired down features list when compared to it's tech laden rivals, still pricey
Renault KWID
  • Engines lack punch especially out on the highway
  • AMT is sluggish
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Citroen C5 Aircross Vs Renault KWID FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault KWID?
As per the users experiences Citroen C5 Aircross is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and safety in your car. But Renault KWID is better on the grounds of mileage, maintenance and features.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault KWID?
The Renault KWID is cheaper than Citroen C5 Aircross by ₹32.80 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault KWID?
The Renault KWID delivers better mileage 21.46 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault KWID?
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 Evolution version, 999 cc Petrol engine of KWID produces 68bhp@5500rpm of power and 92.5Nm@4250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen C5 Aircross has better performance.

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