Citroen C5 Aircross vs Toyota Fortuner

Last Updated: August 16, 2026

Toyota Fortuner price starts at Rs. 34.76 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.56 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Citroen C5 Aircross, priced at Rs. 37.32 Lakh. On the performance front, the C5 Aircross uses a 1997cc engine producing 174.33bhp@3750rpm and the Fortuner a 2694cc engine producing 163.60bhp@5220rpm. If you're deciding between the C5 Aircross and Fortuner, the C5 Aircross is the better pick for performance, while the Fortuner stands out for affordability.

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C5 Aircross vs Fortuner Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C5 AircrossToyota Fortuner
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 37.32 LakhRs. 34.76 Lakh
Mileage 17.5 kmplNot Available
Engine 1997 cc2694 cc
Max power 174.33bhp@3750rpm163.60bhp@5220rpm
Top speed Not Available190 Km/h

C5 Aircross vs Fortuner Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C5 Aircross Shine Dual ToneToyota Fortuner 4X2 AT
Rating
67 reviews
168 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Toyota
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 37.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 34.76 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 2694 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 174.33bhp@3750rpm 163.60bhp@5220rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 6-Speed with Sequential Shift
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
Citroen C5 Aircross Colors
Toyota Fortuner Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.5 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 235/55 R18 265/65 R17
Boot Space 580 Liters Not Available
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. 67,242 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 26,864 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 1.73 Lakh C5 Aircross Insurance Rs. 1.63 Lakh Fortuner Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
No
Displacement
1997 cc
2694 cc
Engine Type
DW10 FC
2.7L Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
2694 cc
Max Power
174.33bhp@3750rpm
163.60bhp@5220rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@2000rpm
245Nm@4020rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
6-Speed with Sequential Shift
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Valve Configuration
Not Available
DOHC
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
Direct Injection
Kerb Weight
1685 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
No
Drive Mode Types
Eco & Sport
ECO / NORMAL / SPORT

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
52.5 Liters
80 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
190 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
17.5 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
17
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Hydraulic
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.8 m
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
265/65 R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.29
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leather
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
580
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
580 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4500*1969*1710 mm3
4795*1855*1835 mm3
Wheelbase
2730 mm
2745 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
2
3
No of Speakers
6
6
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
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
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
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 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
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
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
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
Not Available
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
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
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not 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
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
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
Anti Theft Alarm with Ultrasonic Sensor and Glass Break Sensor
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2060
2510 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
Toyota Fortuner
  • Features like ventilated seats, new 8-inch touch screen, front parking sensors help the old dated features fist
  • The Legender is a stylish option for those happy with their urban roots
  • More power and torque and e-diff lock add to its already impressive 4×4 off-road cred
  • Multiple transmission and engine options still present give buyers a lot to choose from
Citroen C5 Aircross
  • Still fairly paired down features list when compared to it's tech laden rivals, still pricey
Toyota Fortuner
  • Price takes a big jump up
  • Still no sunroof
  • Legender misses 11 speaker JBL audio

Is Toyota Fortuner Better Than Citroen C5 Aircross?

53% users have chosen Toyota Fortuner over Citroen C5 Aircross in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 534 users have also rated Toyota Fortuner and Citroen C5 Aircross on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Toyota Fortuner has out rated Citroen C5 Aircross on all the rating factors.
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 Fortuner
Mileage 3.9 3.0
Performance 4.6 4.5
Comfort 4.4 4.0
Maintenance 4.2 3.0
Safety 4.6 3.5
Features 4.1 3.5
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better, Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian or Tata Safari?
  • All the cars are good in their forte. The Fortuner is capable, more powerful, can look both rugged or city-slicker, and promises to be more comfortable on the inside. It's that big jump up in price that is going to be a hard pill to swallow. On the other hand, Jeep Meridian isn't the most spacious vehicle, the cabin lacks the big SUV feel that you expect at this price point. But the interior quality is the best in the segment and the seating comfort in the front two rows is really good being a Jeep, its off-road ability is commendable for a monocoque SUV. In terms of features, the Meridian is well specced out. Whereas, Tata Safari is a well-balanced 7-seater SUV with a great balance of design, comfort, performance, safety, and practicality. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.
Q. Which is the best car, Toyota Fortuner or MG Gloster?
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. The Fortuner is capable, more powerful, can look both rugged or city slicker and promises to be more comfortable on the inside. It's that big jump up in price that is going to be a hard pill to swallow. On the other hand, MG Gloster's interior quality is almost flawless and the comfortable seats and spacious cabin makes it a fantastic car to spend time in. Then there is its long convenience and safety features list which can put even some cars twice its price to shame. Even the engine and gearbox combo works really well, be it in the city or out on the highway, and the comfortable ride results in a car you can spend long hours in. What we expected to be better however is the fuel efficiency, which is disappointingly low compared to its rivals. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
Q. Which car to buy, Gloster or Fortuner?
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. MG Gloster got a lot going for it with a powerful motor, snappy 8-speed automatic and acres of space and presence. The standouts in the package are the safety package, 3rd-row space and a lengthy features list. If priced competitively we expect that MG could have a winner on their hands. On the other hand, The new Fortuner is more capable, more powerful, can look both rugged or city slicker and promises to be more comfortable on the inside. It's that big jump up in price that is going to be a hard pill to swallow. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more -Toyota Fortuner Legender: Road Test Review.-MG Gloster Review: 10 Things You Must Know!.
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Citroen C5 Aircross Vs Toyota Fortuner FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen C5 Aircross vs Toyota Fortuner?
Toyota Fortuner has out rated Citroen C5 Aircross on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C5 Aircross vs Toyota Fortuner?
The Toyota Fortuner is cheaper than Citroen C5 Aircross by ₹2.56 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C5 Aircross vs Toyota Fortuner?
For the Shine Dual Tone version, 1997 cc Diesel engine of C5 Aircross produces 174.33bhp@3750rpm of power and 400Nm@2000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 4X2 AT version, 2694 cc Petrol engine of Fortuner produces 163.60bhp@5220rpm of power and 245Nm@4020rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen C5 Aircross has better performance.

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