Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 vs Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 7.5 s Runner-up: 8.5 s
Range winner Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD 67 km Runner-up: 55 km
Power winner Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD 265 hp Runner-up: 225 hp
Cargo winner Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD 540 L Runner-up: 460 L
Price winner Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 $41,800 Runner-up: $42,990

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 against the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use plug-in hybrid powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.5 seconds, compared with 8.5 seconds for 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD. 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the higher listed output at 265 hp; 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 is rated at 225 hp, a difference of 40 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD at 367 Nm and 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 at 360 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD carries the longer listed range at 67 km, against 55 km for 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225. 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 1.2 L/100km; 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 is listed at 1.5 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 540 litres versus 460 litres, a difference of 80 litres. 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,350 kg, while 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 is listed at 1,250 kg. 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD is 15 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 has the lower listed starting price at $41,800, compared with $42,990 for 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD. 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 2252025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD2025
Performance
0-100 km/h7.5 s8.5 s
Top Speed225 km/h191 km/h
Power225 hp265 hp
Torque360 Nm367 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range55 km67 km
Battery13.2 kWh13.8 kWh
Fuel Tank43 L42 L
Efficiency1.5 L/100km1.2 L/100km
CO2 Emissions33 g/km27 g/km
DC Charging24 kW—
Size & Capacity
Length4,500 mm4,515 mm
Ground Clearance190 mm185 mm
Cargo460 L540 L
Curb Weight1,830 kg1,985 kg
Towing1,250 kg1,350 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.3 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$41,800$42,990

Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 vs Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 or the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD?

2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.5 seconds, versus 8.5 seconds for 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 or the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD?

2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 has the higher listed top speed at 225 km/h (140 mph), compared with 191 km/h (119 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 or the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has more power at 265 hp, a 40 hp advantage over 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225.

Which has more range, the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 or the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the longer listed range at 67 km (42 miles), versus 55 km (34 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 or the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the larger listed battery at 13.8 kWh, compared with 13.2 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 or the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has more listed cargo space at 540 litres (19.1 cu ft), versus 460 litres (16.2 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 or the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,350 kg (2,976 lb), compared with 1,250 kg (2,756 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 or the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD is heavier at 1,985 kg (4,376 lb), while 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 is listed at 1,830 kg (4,034 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 or the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD?

2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $41,800 USD, compared with $42,990 USD for 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 or the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.