Citroen C5 Aircross vs BYD Sealion 7

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross or BYD Sealion 7? 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 Sealion 7 price starts Rs 41.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Dynamic (Electric).

C5 Aircross Vs Sealion 7

Key Highlights	Citroen C5 Aircross	BYD Sealion 7
On Road Price	Rs.44,51,551^*	Rs.58,84,855^*
Range (km)	-	542
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	82.56
Charging Time	-	24Min-230kW (10-80%)

Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
37.32 Lakh^*
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Performance Anniversary Edition
55.90 Lakh^*
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Shine Dual Tone
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Basic Information
Variant	Shine Dual Tone	Performance Anniversary Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.44,51,551^*	Rs.58,84,855^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.84,734/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,12,671/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,73,153	Rs.2,34,355
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.7 Based on 10 Reviews
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Running Cost	-	₹1.52/km

Basic Information

Variant

Shine Dual Tone

Performance Anniversary Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.44,51,551^*

Rs.58,84,855^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.84,734/month

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Rs.1,12,671/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,73,153

Rs.2,34,355

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.7

Based on 10 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.52/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
Charging Time	Not applicable	24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	82.56
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33bhp@3750rpm	523bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	690Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	542 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Blade Battery
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	AWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	7.2kW, 11kW and 150kW

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

Charging Time

Not applicable

24Min-230kW (10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

82.56

Motor Type

Not applicable

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

174.33bhp@3750rpm

523bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@2000rpm

690Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Range (km)

Not applicable

542 km

Battery Type

Not applicable

Blade Battery

Charging Time (D.C)

Not applicable

24Min-230kW (10-80%)

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

Not applicable

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

1-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

AWD

Charging Options

Not applicable

7.2kW, 11kW and 150kW

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	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	-	FSD
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.85
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated & Drilled Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	4.5 s
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	245/45 R20
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	4830
Width (mm)	1969	1925
Height (mm)	1710	1620
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	2930
Front Tread (mm)	-	1660
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1660
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685	2340
Grossweight (kg)	2060	2750
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	163
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	580	500

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Additional Features	Gear Shift Positions Indicator more	Soundproof double glazed glass - windscreen and front door more
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco & Sport	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only
Vehicle to Load Charging	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front Only
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Metal door sill protectors more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus GrayPearl Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours	Aurora WhiteGrayCosmic BlackAtlantis GraySealion 7 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	58L Front Trunk capacity more
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Rear
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Hands-Free
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Heated, Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	245/45 R20
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-

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	11
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
EURO NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	15.6
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	6	12
Additional Features	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity more	- more
Usb Ports	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 Sealion 7
- SUV coupe styling is executed well, looks much more expensive than it actually is.
- 82.56kWh battery capacity ensures a real world range of 500km.
- Impeccable interior quality for the price. Soft touch material used generously on the dashboard and door pads.
- Features: 15.6” touchscreen, 10.25” driver’s display, panoramic glass roof, Level 2 ADAS — it has it all.

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 Sealion 7
- Ride quality feels firm. Does not feel very comfortable over broken roads.
- Lacks the brand value/prestige many expect from a vehicle costing as much.

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