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Citroen C5 Aircross vs MG ZS EV

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross or MG ZS EV? 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 36.91 Lakh ex-showroom for Feel (Diesel) and MG ZS EV price starts Rs 18.98 Lakh ex-showroom for Executive (Electric).

C5 Aircross Vs ZS EV

Key HighlightsCitroen C5 AircrossMG ZS EV
On Road PriceRs.44,50,032*Rs.26,46,005*
Range (km)-461
Fuel TypeDieselElectric
Battery Capacity (kWh)-50.3
Charging Time-9H | AC 7.4 kW (0-100%)
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Citroen C5 Aircross vs MG ZS EV Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.44,50,032*
Rs.26,46,005*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.84,702/month
Rs.50,355/month
InsuranceRs.1,74,487
C5 Aircross Insurance

Rs.1,01,007
ZS EV Insurance

User Rating
4.1
Based on 91 Reviews
4.1
Based on 151 Reviews
Brochure
Brochure not available
Running Cost
-
₹ 1.09/km

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
DW10 FC
Not applicable
Displacement (cc)
1997
Not applicable
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Not applicable
Fast Charging
Not applicable
Yes
Charging TimeNot applicable
9H | AC 7.4 kW (0-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)Not applicable
50.3
Motor TypeNot applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
174.33bhp@3750rpm
174.33bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
400Nm@2000rpm
280Nm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Not applicable
Range (km)Not applicable
461 km
Battery Type
Not applicable
Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)
Not applicable
Upto 9H 7.4 kW (0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not applicable
60 Min 50 kW (0-80%)
Regenerative BrakingNot applicable
Yes
Regenerative Braking LevelsNot applicable
3
Charging PortNot applicable
CCS-II
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed
1-Speed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)Not applicable
upto 9H(0-100%)
Charging OptionsNot applicable
7.4 kW AC | 50 kW DC
Charger TypeNot applicable
15 A Wall Box Charger (AC)
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)Not applicable
upto 19H (0-100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)Not applicable
60Min (0-80%)

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypeDiesel
Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)17.5
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)52.5
-
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)-
175

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Macpherson Strut Suspension with Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions-Compression and Rebound
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Axle with Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions -Compression
Torsion Beam
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
175
0-100kmph (Seconds)
-
8.5
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
215/55 R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless, Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)18
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)18
17

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4500
4323
Width (mm)
1969
1809
Height (mm)
1710
1649
Wheel Base (mm)
2730
2585
Kerb Weight (kg)
1685
-
Grossweight (kg)
2060
-
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
580
448
No. of Doors
5
5

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Yes
Air Quality Control
YesYes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
-
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
-
Yes
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
-
Yes
Rear AC Vents
YesYes
Seat Lumbar Support
Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Foldable Rear Seat
-
60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest
YesWith Storage
Tailgate Ajar
-
Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate
Yes-
Gear Shift Indicator
-
No
Rear Curtain
-
No
Luggage Hook And NetYesNo
Lane Change Indicator
-
Yes
Additional Features"Park Assist Pack – (Automatic Parking Guidance For Bay Parking Plus Parallel Parking Entry And Exit),Citroen Advanced Comfort - Suspension With Progressive Hydraulic Cushions,Double-Laminated Front Windows and Acoustic Windshield Glass,Front seats: Driver Seat Electric Adjustment (Height, Fore/Aft And Backrest Angle), Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments (6 Ways: With Height Adjustment),3 Independent Full-Size Rear Seats With Adjustable Recline Angle Rear Three-Point Retractable Seatbelts (x3), With Pre-Tensioners And Force Limiters In The Outer Rear Seats,Front & Rear Seat Headrest (Incl. Center Seat) - Adjustable (2-Ways),Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket,Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control,Air Quality System (AQS): Pollen Filter + Activated Carbon Filter + Active Odour Filter,Rear AC Vents (2 Ducts - Left & Right),Cruise Control With Speed Limiter & Memory Settings,Power Window Up/Down Using Remote Key,Automatic Headlight Activation Via Windscreen Mounted Sensor,Electrochromic Inside Rear View Mirror,Front Driver & Passenger Side Vanity Mirror - With Flap & Lamp,Two-Tone Horn,Front Roof Lamp With Welcome LED Lighting And 2 LED Front Spot Lights,Grip Control - Standard, Snow, All Terrain (Mud, Damp Grass etc.), Sand And Traction Control Off,Gear Shift Positions Indicator
-
One Touch Operating Power Window
All
-
Drive Modes
2
3
Glove Box LightYes-
Drive Mode TypesEco & Sport
-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
-
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
Yes
Additional Features"Interior Environment(METROPOLITAN BLACK),BLACK CLAUDIA LEATHER + FABRIC ,Height And Reach Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel With 2 Control Zones,Alloy Pedals - Accelarator & Brake Pedals,Stainless Steel Front Citroën Embossed Sill Scuff Plates,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,Front Console Armrest - With Cup Holder (LED Illuminated Cup Holder),2 LED Rear Reading Lights,LED Mood Lights - Cluster & Cup Holders,Illuminated Glove Box
"Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel with Stitching,Premium Leatherette Layering on Dashboard, Door Trim, Door Armrest and Centre Console with Stitching Details,Leather Layered Dashboard,Full Digital Cluster with 17.78 cm Embedded LCD Screen,Satin Chrome Highlights to Door Handles,Air Vents and Steering Wheel,Parcel Shelf,Leatherette Driver Armrest with Storage,Seat Back Pockets,Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper,"
Digital ClusterYesFull
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)12.29
7
UpholsteryLeatherette
Leatherette

Exterior

Available Colors
Cumulus Gray With Black Roof
Pearl White With Black Roof
Eclipse Blue With Black Roof
Pearl White
Cumulus Gray
Perla Nera Black
Eclipse Blue
C5 Aircross Colors
Red
Gray
White
Black
ZS EV Colors
Body TypeSUV
All SUV Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlights-
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Washer
Yes-
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Rear Spoiler
YesYes
Sun Roof
YesYes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated Antenna-
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes-
Roof Rail
YesYes
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlights
YesYes
LED Taillights
YesYes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes-
Additional FeaturesWheels (Two Tone Diamond Cut 'PULSAR' Alloy Wheels),Front Panel: Matte Black Upper Grille,Front Panel: Top & Bottom Brand Emblems Chrome (Chevrons & Barrettes),Body Side Molding - Including Fender,Color Pack (DARK CHROME OR ANODISED ENERGIC BLUE Based on Body Color) Front Bumper / Side Airbump,Glossy Black Outsider Rear View Mirror,Satin Chrome - Window C Signature,Chrome Dual Exhaust Pipes,Roof Bars - Glossy Black with Matt Black Insert,Integrated Spoiler,Opening Panoramic Sunroof,LED Vision Projector Headlamps,3D LED Rear Lamps,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,Magic Wash: Automatic Rain Sensing Wiper With Integrated Windscreen Washers
Electric Design Gril,Tomahawk Hub design wheel cover,Chrome Finish On Window Beltline,Chrome + Body Colour Outside Handle,Body Colored Bumper,Silver Finish Roof Rails,Silver Finish on Door Cladding Strip,Body Coloured ORVMs with Turn Indicators,Black Tape on pilla,
Fog LightsFront & Rear
Rear
Antenna-
Shark Fin
SunroofPanoramic
Dual Pane
Boot OpeningElectronic
-
Heated Outside Rear View MirrorYesYes
Puddle LampsYes-
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
215/55 R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless, Radial

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake Assist-
Yes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
No. of Airbags6
6
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Day Night Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Traction ControlYes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
YesYes
Advance Safety FeaturesFront 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
Dual Horn,Emergency Stop Signal (ESS),Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold,3 Point Seatbelt For All Passengers,Digital Key with Bluetooth® Technology,Live Location Sharing (with Friends & Family As A Weblink),Bend Cruise Assistance (BCA),Traffic Jam Assist (TJA),Emergency Lane Keep (ELK),Front Collision Warning (FCW),Automatic Emergency Braking-Pedestrain (AEB-P),Intelligent Hydraulic Braking Assistance(IHBA) (Sub Function of AEB),Intelligent Headlamp Control (IHC),Information Mode (Speed Warning Mode),Manual Mode,Intelligent Mode,
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Driver
Speed Alert
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
-
Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
YesYes
Geo Fence Alert
-
Yes
Hill Descent Control
YesYes
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock-
Yes
360 View Camera
-
Yes
Curtain AirbagYesYes
Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYesYes

ADAS

Forward Collision Warning-
Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking-
Yes
Lane Departure Warning-
Yes
Lane Keep Assist-
Yes
Driver Attention Warning-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert-
Yes

Advance Internet

Live Location-
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check-
Yes
Digital Car Key-
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands-
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic-
Yes
Live Weather-
Yes
E-Call & I-Call-
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates-
Yes
Smartwatch App-
Yes
Remote AC On/Off-
Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock-
Yes

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN Audio-
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
YesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
10
10.11
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
No. of Speakers
6
4
Additional FeaturesMirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity
-
Usb PortsYesC-Type
Tweeter-
2
Rear Touch Screen SizeNo-
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Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    Citroen C5 Aircross

    • Quirky styling makes it stand out
    • Feels and looks premium inside and out
    • Most comfortable SUV of the lot
    • Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine
    • Gets updated features including a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging

    MG ZS EV

    • Understated and classy styling
    • Rich interior quality. Feels very upmarket
    • Good features list - 10.1-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, etc.
    • Realistically achievable range of 300-350km on a full charge

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