Citroen C5 Aircross vs Mahindra XEV 9S

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross or Mahindra XEV 9S? 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 Mahindra XEV 9S price starts Rs 20.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Pack One Above 59kWh 7-Seater (Electric).

C5 Aircross Vs XEV 9S

Key Highlights	Citroen C5 Aircross	Mahindra XEV 9S
On Road Price	Rs.44,13,427^*	Rs.32,66,168^*
Range (km)	-	679
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	79
Charging Time	-	8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)

Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
37.32 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XEV 9S
Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater
30.90 Lakh^*
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Shine Dual Tone
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Basic Information
Variant	Shine Dual Tone	Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.44,13,427^*	Rs.32,66,168^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.84,012/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.62,160/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,73,153	Rs.1,40,668
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.8 Based on 38 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	-	₹1.16/km

Basic Information

Variant

Shine Dual Tone

Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.44,13,427^*

Rs.32,66,168^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.84,012/month

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Rs.62,160/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,73,153

Rs.1,40,668

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.8

Based on 38 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	79
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33bhp@3750rpm	282bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	380Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	679 km
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	20Min with 180 kW / 400A Charger Input
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD

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

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

174.33bhp@3750rpm

282bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@2000rpm

380Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Range (km)

Not applicable

679 km

Charging Time (A.C)

Not applicable

8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)

Charging Time (D.C)

Not applicable

20Min with 180 kW / 400A Charger Input

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking Levels

Not applicable

Charging Port

Not applicable

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

Single Speed

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

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
Top Speed (kmph)	-	202

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt &Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	202
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	527

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	4737
Width (mm)	1969	1900
Height (mm)	1710	1747
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	201
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	2762
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685	-
Grossweight (kg)	2060	-
Seating Capacity	5	6
Boot Space (Litres)	580	-

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	-
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	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Additional Features	Gear Shift Positions Indicator more	- more
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	5
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco & Sport	Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Snow
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
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	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	12.3
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
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	Everest WhiteRuby VelvetStealth BlackDesert MystNebula BlueMidnight Black+1 MoreXEV 9S 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
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	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
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	No
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

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

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	6	16
Additional Features	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity more	Wireless Android Auto & CarPlay I Harman Kardon 16 speaker iersive audio more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes

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
Mahindra XEV 9S
- Striking Design: Looks premium and modern thanks to its lighting setup.
- Feature Rich: Gets all the features you can expect from a car of this price. No major misses.
- Highway Friendly: 500 km of real world range is more than enough for intercity commutes.

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
Mahindra XEV 9S
- Sub-par Interior Quality: Not a premium as expected
- Low Boot Space: Barely any space left when all three rows are up.

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