Citroen C5 Aircross vs Tata Safari

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross or Tata Safari? 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 Safari price starts Rs 15.50 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart (Diesel). C5 Aircross has 1997 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Safari has 1956 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 Safari has a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (Diesel top model).

C5 Aircross Vs Safari

Key Highlights	Citroen C5 Aircross	Tata Safari
On Road Price	Rs.47,22,299^*	Rs.32,27,167^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1997	1956
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Rs39.99 Lakh^*
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Tata Safari
Rs27.25 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
39.99 Lakh^*
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Tata Safari
Accomplished Plus Stealth 6S AT
27.25 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Dual Tone	Accomplished Plus Stealth 6S AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.47,22,299^*	Rs.32,27,167^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.89,889/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.61,420/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,83,434	Rs.1,34,305
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.5 Based on 181 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Shine Dual Tone

Accomplished Plus Stealth 6S AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.47,22,299^*

Rs.32,27,167^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.89,889/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.61,420/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,83,434

Rs.1,34,305

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.5

Based on 181 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	DW10 FC	Kryotec 2.0L
Displacement (cc)	1997	1956
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33bhp@3750rpm	167.62bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	350Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

DW10 FC

Kryotec 2.0L

Displacement (cc)

1997

1956

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

174.33bhp@3750rpm

167.62bhp@3750rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.5	14.1
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52.5	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	175
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.5

14.1

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

52.5

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	175
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	245/55/R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	19
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	680
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	4668
Width (mm)	1969	1922
Height (mm)	1710	1795
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	2741
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685	-
Grossweight (kg)	2060	-
Seating Capacity	5	6
Boot Space (Litres)	580	420
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Optional
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	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
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	-
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	3
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Eco & Sport	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	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
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
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	Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo,Soft Touch Dashboard with Anti-Reflective "Nappa" Grain Top Layer,Multi Mood Lights on Door Trims, Floor Console & Dashboard,Front Armrest with Cooled Storage, Air Purifier with AQI Display, Oyster White & Titan Brown Interior Theme, Auto-Diing IRVM,
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	10.24
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
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	Stardust Ash Black RoofCosmic Gold Black RoofGalactic Sapphire Black RoofSupernova CoperLunar SlateStellar FrostOberon Black+2 MoreSafari Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Headlamp Washers	-	No
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
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	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	Dual-Tone - Diamond Cut Spider Alloy Wheels,Front LED DRLs + Centre Position Lamp,Connected LED Tail Lamp,Sequential Turn Indicators on Front & Rear LED DRL,Welcome & Goodbye Animation on Front & Rear LED DRL
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	245/55/R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

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

Stardust Ash Black RoofCosmic Gold Black RoofGalactic Sapphire Black RoofSupernova CoperLunar Slate+2 MoreSafari Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Headlamp Washers

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	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
Xenon Headlamps	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	-	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	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	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	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
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

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
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Traffic Sign Recognition

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Engine Start Alarm

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	12.29
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	6	5
Additional Features	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 250+ Native Voice Coands,Harman AudioworX Advanced with JBL Audio Modes, Connected Vehicle Technology with iRA 2.0
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	4
Subwoofer	-	1
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 Safari
- Improved design makes a bolder statement.
- Premium interior design and experience.
- Ample space for adults in all rows.
- Feature loaded: 12.3” touchscreen, 10.25” driver’s display, seat ventilation, JBL sound system, and more

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 Safari
- No petrol engine option, or all-wheel-drive option
- Diesel engine could be more refined

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at ₹39.99 Lakh & Tata Safari price starts at ₹15.50 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Safari is cheaper between these two cars.

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

A ) The mileage of C5 Aircross is 17.5 kmpl & the mileage of Safari is 14.1 kmpl. Citroen C5 Aircross gives better mileage than Tata Safari.

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