Citroen C5 Aircross vs BYD Atto 3

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross or BYD Atto 3? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at Rs 37.32 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine (Diesel) and BYD Atto 3 price starts Rs 24.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Dynamic (Electric).

C5 Aircross Vs Atto 3

Key Highlights	Citroen C5 Aircross	BYD Atto 3
On Road Price	Rs.44,51,551^*	Rs.36,22,336^*
Range (km)	-	521
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	60.48
Charging Time	-	9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)

Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
37.32 Lakh^*
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Superior
34.49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Shine Dual Tone	Superior
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.44,51,551^*	Rs.36,22,336^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.84,734/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.69,553/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,73,153	Rs.1,34,246
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.2 Based on 108 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.16/km

Basic Information

Variant

Shine Dual Tone

Superior

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.44,51,551^*

Rs.36,22,336^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.84,734/month

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Rs.69,553/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,73,153

Rs.1,34,246

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.2

Based on 108 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.16/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	DW10 FC	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1997	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	60.48
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33bhp@3750rpm	201bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	310Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	521 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Blade Battery
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	50 min (80 kW 0-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	-
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

DW10 FC

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1997

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

60.48

Motor Type

Not applicable

Permanent magnet synchronous motor

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

174.33bhp@3750rpm

201bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@2000rpm

310Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Range (km)

Not applicable

521 km

Battery Type

Not applicable

Blade Battery

Charging Time (A.C)

Not applicable

9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)

Charging Time (D.C)

Not applicable

50 min (80 kW 0-80%)

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

Not applicable

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.5	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52.5	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7.3 s
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1340

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	4455
Width (mm)	1969	1875
Height (mm)	1710	1615
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	175
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	2720
Front Tread (mm)	-	1575
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1580
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685	1750
Grossweight (kg)	2060	2160
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	580	440

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Additional Features	Gear Shift Positions Indicator more	6-way power adjustment - driver seat,4-way power adjustment - front passenger seat,Portable card key more
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Drive Modes	2	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco & Sport	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Multi-color gradient ambient lighting,Multi-color gradient ambient lighting with music rhythm-door handle more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	5
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus GrayPearl Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours	Harbour GreySurf BlueSki WhiteCosmos BlackAtto 3 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	Electric unlock tailgate,One-touch open / close tailgate more
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	12.8
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	6	8
Additional Features	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity more	Dirac HD sound, 8 speakers more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen C5 Aircross
- Quirky styling: Has a stand out design that grabs attention
- Premium inside and out: The design and cabin materials makes it feel upmarket
- Keeps you comfortable: Most plush ride quality in its segment
- Good drivability: Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine makes drives enjoyable
- Good features: Gets a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging
BYD Atto 3
- Big on presence and has distinctive design and interesting details
- Impressive interiors: quality, space and practicality is all on point.
- 60.4kWh battery promises 521km of claimed range.

Citroen C5 Aircross
- Limited powertrains: No petrol engine or 4x4 option
- Feels expensive: It’s a costly affair considering the package you get
- Misses segment must-haves: Does not get ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera
BYD Atto 3
- BYD’s limited dealer/service network.
- Quirky interior design might not be to everyone’s taste.

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