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 Ford Kuga 2.5 Full Hybrid ST-Line X. 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 has the higher listed output at 225 hp; 2025 Ford Kuga 2.5 Full Hybrid ST-Line X is rated at 180 hp, a difference of 45 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 at 360 Nm and 2025 Ford Kuga 2.5 Full Hybrid ST-Line X at 200 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
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 460 litres versus 405 litres, a difference of 55 litres. 2025 Ford Kuga 2.5 Full Hybrid ST-Line X carries the higher towing rating at 1,500 kg, while 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 is listed at 1,250 kg. 2025 Ford Kuga 2.5 Full Hybrid ST-Line X is 114 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 Ford Kuga 2.5 Full Hybrid ST-Line X has the lower listed starting price at $38,000, compared with $41,800 for 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225. 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 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.