Citroen C5 Aircross vs Toyota Fortuner

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross or Toyota Fortuner? 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 Dual Tone (Diesel) and Toyota Fortuner price starts Rs 34.16 Lakh ex-showroom for 4X2 AT (Petrol). C5 Aircross has 1997 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Fortuner has 2755 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 Fortuner has a mileage of 14.6 kmpl (Diesel top model).

C5 Aircross Vs Fortuner

Key Highlights	Citroen C5 Aircross	Toyota Fortuner
On Road Price	Rs.44,09,427^*	Rs.58,48,919^*
Mileage (city)	-	12 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1997	2755
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Rs37.32 Lakh^*
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Toyota Fortuner
Rs49.59 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
37.32 Lakh^*
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Toyota Fortuner
GR S 4X4 Diesel AT
49.59 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Dual Tone	GR S 4X4 Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.44,09,427^*	Rs.58,48,919^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.83,927/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,13,851/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,73,153	Rs.2,20,454
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.5 Based on 703 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.6,344.7
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Shine Dual Tone

GR S 4X4 Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.44,09,427^*

Rs.58,48,919^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.83,927/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,13,851/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,73,153

Rs.2,20,454

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.5

Based on 703 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.6,344.7

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	DW10 FC	2.8 L Diesel engine
Displacement (cc)	1997	2755
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33bhp@3750rpm	201.15bhp@3000-3420rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	500Nm@1620-2820rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	6-Speed with Sequential Shift
Drive Type	FWD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

DW10 FC

2.8 L Diesel engine

Displacement (cc)

1997

2755

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

174.33bhp@3750rpm

201.15bhp@3000-3420rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	12
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	14.2
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.5	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52.5	80
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	190
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.8
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	190
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	265/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	4795
Width (mm)	1969	1855
Height (mm)	1710	1835
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	2745
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685	-
Grossweight (kg)	2060	2735
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	296
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	580	-
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	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	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	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Gear Shift Positions Indicator	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Drive Modes	2	3
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Eco & Sport	ECO / NORMAL / SPORT
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	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
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

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Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

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	Phantom BrownPlatinum White PearlSparkling Black Crystal ShineAvant Garde BronzeAttitude BlackSilver MetallicSuper White+2 MoreFortuner 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	-
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	Yes
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	265/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

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 Gray+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours

Phantom BrownPlatinum White PearlSparkling Black Crystal ShineAvant Garde BronzeAttitude Black+2 MoreFortuner Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	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
Seat Belt Warning	-	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	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	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All Windows
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	6	11
Additional Features	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity	Premium JBL Speakers (11 Speakers Including Subwoofer & Amplifier)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers ( )	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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
Toyota Fortuner
- Bold design: Looks big and muscular which gives it an unmatchable road presence
- Reliability: Toyota’s engineering capabilities gives it a proven durability
- Good powertrain options: You get a choice of both petrol and diesel engines with both rear-wheel and four-wheel drivetrains
- Can go anywhere: Its 4X4 setup gives it good off-road capabilities
- Future-proof: It has a high resale value with a wide service network

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
Toyota Fortuner
- Outdated cabin: The design and materials used makes the interior look old
- Not so comfortable: Rear passengers can feel a lot of movement over bad roads
- Petrol lacks punch: The petrol powertrain does not feel as quick as the diesel on highways
- Less features: For a Rs 50 lakh car, the equipment on offer feels bare minimum with misses like a sunroof, ventilated front seats, and a large touchscreen
- Heavy on the wallet: Compared to its segment, the asking price for the Fortuner is a little high

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