Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus vs Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus 6.0 s Runner-up: 7.5 s
Range winner Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 55 km Runner-up: 42 km
Power winner Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus 323 hp Runner-up: 225 hp
Cargo winner Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus 854 L Runner-up: 460 L
Price winner Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 $41,800 Runner-up: $42,750

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus against the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225. 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 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.0 seconds, compared with 7.5 seconds for 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225. 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has the higher listed output at 323 hp; 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 is rated at 225 hp, a difference of 98 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus at 500 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 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 carries the longer listed range at 55 km, against 42 km for 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus. 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 has the lower recorded consumption at 1.5 L/100km; 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus is listed at 2.5 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 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 854 litres versus 460 litres, a difference of 394 litres. 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus carries the higher towing rating at 1,588 kg, while 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 is listed at 1,250 kg. 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus is 446 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 $42,750 for 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus. 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus 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 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 2252025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.0 s7.5 s
Top Speed200 km/h225 km/h
Power323 hp225 hp
Torque500 Nm360 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range42 km55 km
Battery17.8 kWh13.2 kWh
Fuel Tank58 L43 L
Efficiency2.5 L/100km1.5 L/100km
CO2 Emissions57 g/km33 g/km
DC Charging—24 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,946 mm4,500 mm
Ground Clearance195 mm190 mm
Cargo854 L460 L
Curb Weight2,090 kg1,830 kg
Towing1,588 kg1,250 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.0 m11.3 m
Starting MSRP$42,750$41,800

Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus vs Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.0 seconds, versus 7.5 seconds for 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 has the higher listed top speed at 225 km/h (140 mph), compared with 200 km/h (124 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has more power at 323 hp, a 98 hp advantage over 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225.

Which has more range, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 has the longer listed range at 55 km (34 miles), versus 42 km (26 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has the larger listed battery at 17.8 kWh, compared with 13.2 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has more listed cargo space at 854 litres (30.2 cu ft), versus 460 litres (16.2 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,588 kg (3,501 lb), compared with 1,250 kg (2,756 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus is heavier at 2,090 kg (4,608 lb), while 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 is listed at 1,830 kg (4,034 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $41,800 USD, compared with $42,750 USD for 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus 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.