Spec comparison: Citroen C5 Aircross vs Hyundai Tucson vs Jeep Compass vs Skoda Karoq

French carmaker Citroen is set to enter India with the C5 Aircross in 2020. We expect it to be priced in the Rs 20 lakh - Rs 25 lakh range. To find out where it will stand amongst its peers, we decided to compare its specs with its primary rivals - the Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass and the upcoming Skoda Karoq, which should be launched around the same time as the Citroen.

Dimensions

Dimensions	UK-spec Citroen C5 Aircross	India-spec Hyundai Tucson	Jeep Compass	UK-spec Skoda Karoq
Length	4500mm	4475mm	4395mm	4382mm
Width	1859mm	1850mm	1818mm	1841mm
Height	1670mm	1660mm	1640mm	1603mm
Wheelbase	2730mm	2670mm	2636mm	2638mm

Longest: UK-spec Citroen C5 Aircross

Widest: UK-spec Citroen C5 Aircross

Tallest: UK-spec Citroen C5 Aircross

Longest wheelbase: UK-spec Citroen C5 Aircross

Engines

Petrol

	UK-spec Citroen C5 Aircross	Hyundai Tucson	Jeep Compass	UK-spec Skoda Karoq
Displacement	1.6-litre	2.0-litre	1.4-litre	1.5-litre
Max power	180PS	155PS	163PS	150PS
Peak torque	250Nm	192Nm	250Nm	250Nm
Transmission	8-speed AT	6-speed MT/6-speed AT	6-speed MT/7-speed DDCT	6-speed MT/7-speed DSG
Drivetrain	2WD	2WD	2WD	2WD/4WD

Most powerful: Citroen C5 Aircross

Torquiest: Citroen C5 Aircross, Jeep Compass and UK-spec Skoda Karoq

The UK-spec Citroen C5 Aircross is the most powerful vehicle amongst the petrol SUVs featured here. As far as torque is concerned, it’s right up there with the Jeep Compass and the UK-spec Skoda Karoq. The Citroen C5 Aircross and Skoda Karoq are available with multiple petrol engine options in international markets, but we have picked the one that is most likely to come to India.

Diesel

	Citroen C5 Aircross	Hyundai Tucson	Jeep Compass	Skoda Karoq
Displacement	2.0-litre	2.0-litre	2.0-litre	2.0-litre
Max power	177PS	185PS	173PS	150PS
Peak torque	400Nm	400Nm	350Nm	340Nm
Transmission	8-speed AT	6-speed MT/6-speed AT	6-speed MT	6-speed MT/7-speed DSG
Drivetrain	2WD	2WD/4WD	2WD/4WD	2WD/4WD

Most powerful: Hyundai Tucson

Torquiest: UK-spec Citroen C5 Aircross, Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson’s diesel engine stands out amongst its peers with the most power. Currently, it also leads the segment in terms of torque. However, the UK-spec Citroen C5 Aircross makes the same amount of torque as well. Again, the C5 Aircross and Karoq are available with multiple diesel engines globally, but we have picked the one that is most likely to come to India.

Prices

As the Citroen C5 Aircross and Skoda Karoq are not sold in India, we can only give you an estimate of their price range.

Cars	Citroen C5 Aircross (expected price range in India)	Hyundai Tucson	Jeep Compass	Skoda Karoq (expected price range in India)
Price Range	Rs 20-25 lakh	Rs 18.74-26.95 lakh	RS 15.40-22.90 lakh	Rs 20-25 lakh

Hyundai Tucson and Jeep Compass prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.

Takeaway

On paper, the Citroen C5 Aircross comes across as the biggest car in this comparison and the dimensions of the India-spec model are likely to remain the same as well. But it remains to be seen which set of engines and features it will be offered with in India..

The C5 Aircross could be a solid competitor against its peers in India, but a lot will also depend on the price point at which it is introduced. Unlike the Jeep Compass, it won’t be heavily localised here. So expect prices to be on the higher side.

Are you excited about Citroen’s upcoming SUV? Would you buy one as soon as it is launched or would you wait for some time to see how the market responds to a relatively unknown car brand? Let us know in the comments below.

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