Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Kodiaq

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

Skoda Kodiaq price starts at Rs. 36.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 33,400 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 Kodiaq delivers 14.86 kmpl. On the performance front, the C5 Aircross uses a 1997cc engine producing 174.33bhp@3750rpm and the Kodiaq a 1984cc engine producing 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm. If you're deciding between the C5 Aircross and Kodiaq, the Kodiaq is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the C5 Aircross stands out for mileage.

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C5 Aircross vs Kodiaq Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C5 AircrossSkoda Kodiaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 37.32 LakhRs. 36.99 Lakh
Mileage 17.5 kmpl14.86 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc1984 cc
Max power 174.33bhp@3750rpm201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm

C5 Aircross vs Kodiaq Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C5 Aircross ShineSkoda Kodiaq Lounge
Rating
67 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Citroen Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 37.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 36.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 174.33bhp@3750rpm 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 7-speed DSG
Drive Type FWD 4x4
Colors
Citroen C5 Aircross Colors
Skoda Kodiaq Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.5 Kmpl 14.86 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/55 R18 235/55 R18
Boot Space 580 Liters 786 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 155 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 72,201 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 71,555 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.73 Lakh C5 Aircross Insurance Rs. 1.72 Lakh Kodiaq Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
DW10 FC
Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
174.33bhp@3750rpm
201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@2000rpm
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
7-speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
4x4
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1685 Kg
1795 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco & Sport
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
52.5 Liters
62 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.5 Kmpl
14.86 Kmpl

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

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
IRVM with auto-dimming
Digital Cluster Size
12.29
10.24
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
580
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
580 Liters
786 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
155 mm
Length*Width*Height
4500*1969*1710 mm3
4758*1864*1679 mm3
Wheelbase
2730 mm
2791 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
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
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
3 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
6
No of Speakers
6
9
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
IRVM with auto-dimming
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Available
Heated Seats
Not 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
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10 inch
10.40 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
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
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
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
Yes
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
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grossWeight
2060 kg
2390 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
Skoda Kodiaq
  • Clean, premium European styling that looks classy without screaming for attention.
  • Top-notch interior quality with soft-touch materials and a solid, well-built feel throughout.
  • The powerful turbo-petrol engine offers smooth and refined performance with adequate punch for highway duties, even when fully-loaded.
  • Comfortable for long drives thanks to plush front seats, sliding second row, and good NVH levels.
  • Impressive feature list includes massage seats, premium audio, panoramic sunroof, and virtual cockpit.
  • Confident handling and ride with AWD offering extra grip on bad roads or in wet conditions. Strong safety credentials backed by five-star Euro NCAP rating and nine airbags.
Citroen C5 Aircross
  • Still fairly paired down features list when compared to it's tech laden rivals, still pricey
Skoda Kodiaq
  • No diesel or hybrid option might be a miss for buyers looking for better efficiency or long-range cruisers.
  • Lacks ADAS features that many rivals offer at this price point, like adaptive cruise or lane assist.
  • Limited variant combinations mean you have to choose between style-focused or feature-loaded trims.
  • Third row is tight on space and best suited for short trips or kids only.
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Which car is best between Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Kodiaq?
As per the users experiences Citroen C5 Aircross is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Skoda Kodiaq is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Kodiaq?
The Skoda Kodiaq is cheaper than Citroen C5 Aircross by ₹33,400.
Which car has better mileage Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Kodiaq?
The Citroen C5 Aircross delivers better mileage 17.5 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Kodiaq?
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 Lounge version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Kodiaq produces 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen C5 Aircross has better performance.

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