Citroen C5 Aircross vs Tata Altroz

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross or Tata Altroz? 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 39.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine Dual Tone (Diesel) and Tata Altroz price starts Rs 6.65 Lakh ex-showroom for XE (Petrol). C5 Aircross has 1997 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Altroz has 1497 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C5 Aircross has a mileage of 17.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Altroz has a mileage of 26.2 km/kg (Diesel top model).

C5 Aircross Vs Altroz

Key Highlights	Citroen C5 Aircross	Tata Altroz
On Road Price	Rs.47,22,299^*	Rs.13,34,712^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1997	1497
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Rs39.99 Lakh^*
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Tata Altroz
Rs11.30 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
39.99 Lakh^*
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Tata Altroz
XZ Plus S LUX Dark Edition Diesel
11.30 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Dual Tone	XZ Plus S LUX Dark Edition Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.47,22,299^*	Rs.13,34,712^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.89,889/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.25,415/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,83,434	Rs.44,252
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.6 Based on 1409 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Shine Dual Tone

XZ Plus S LUX Dark Edition Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.47,22,299^*

Rs.13,34,712^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.89,889/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.25,415/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,83,434

Rs.44,252

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.6

Based on 1409 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	DW10 FC	1.2L Revotron
Displacement (cc)	1997	1497
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33bhp@3750rpm	88.76bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	200Nm@1250 - 3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	8-Speed	5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

DW10 FC

1.2L Revotron

Displacement (cc)

1997

1497

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

174.33bhp@3750rpm

88.76bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.5	19.33
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52.5	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.5

19.33

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

52.5

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	185/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	3990
Width (mm)	1969	1755
Height (mm)	1710	1523
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	165
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	2501
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685	-
Grossweight (kg)	2060	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	580	345
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	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	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	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	Electric Temperature Control,15L Cooled Glove Box,Xpress Cool
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	No
Drive Mode Types	Eco & Sport	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	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	Rear Parcel Shelf,Ambient Lighting on Dashboard
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

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	Arcade GreyOpera BlueDowntown RedBlackAvenue WhiteAltroz Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	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	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Wheels (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	Black Roof
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front
Sunroof	Panoramic	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	185/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus Gray+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours

Arcade GreyOpera BlueDowntown RedBlackAvenue WhiteAltroz Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	-	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	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	-
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	No
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	6	4
Additional Features	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & 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
Tata Altroz
- Turbo-petrol engine offers enjoyable performance
- Five-star safety rating
- Leatherette upholstery makes the cabin feel more premium
- Best-in-class ride and handling package
- Automatic transmission is smooth and takes the stress out of city driving

Citroen C5 Aircross
- No petrol engine or 4x4 option
- It’s a costly affair
- Misses segment must-haves like ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera
Tata Altroz
- Premium features like ventilated seats, wireless changer, and sunroof still missing
- Cabin insulation is lacking
- Naturally-aspirated petrol engine lacks power and refinement
- Automatic not offered with turbo-petrol engine

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C5 Aircross and Tata Altroz?

A ) Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at ₹ 39.99 Lakh & Tata Altroz price starts at ₹ 6.65 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Altroz is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C5 Aircross and Tata Altroz?

A ) The mileage of C5 Aircross is 17.5 kmpl & the mileage of Altroz is 19.33 kmpl. Tata Altroz gives better mileage than Citroen C5 Aircross.

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