MG HS PHEV Trophy vs Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner MG HS PHEV Trophy 6.8 s Runner-up: 7.5 s
Range winner MG HS PHEV Trophy 100 km Runner-up: 55 km
Power winner MG HS PHEV Trophy 258 hp Runner-up: 225 hp
Cargo winner Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 460 L Runner-up: 443 L
Price winner MG HS PHEV Trophy $33,900 Runner-up: $41,800

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy 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 MG HS PHEV Trophy has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.8 seconds, compared with 7.5 seconds for 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225. 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy has the higher listed output at 258 hp; 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 is rated at 225 hp, a difference of 33 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy at 370 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 MG HS PHEV Trophy carries the longer listed range at 100 km, against 55 km for 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225. 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy 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 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 460 litres versus 443 litres, a difference of 17 litres. 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 carries the higher towing rating at 1,250 kg, while 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy is listed at 500 kg. 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy is 170 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 MG HS PHEV Trophy has the lower listed starting price at $33,900, compared with $41,800 for 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225. 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy 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 MG HS PHEV Trophy2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 2252025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.8 s7.5 s
Top Speed200 km/h225 km/h
Power258 hp225 hp
Torque370 Nm360 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range100 km55 km
Battery21.4 kWh13.2 kWh
Fuel Tank50 L43 L
Efficiency1.2 L/100km1.5 L/100km
CO2 Emissions27 g/km33 g/km
DC Charging—24 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,670 mm4,500 mm
Ground Clearance175 mm190 mm
Cargo443 L460 L
Curb Weight1,800 kg1,830 kg
Towing500 kg1,250 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.2 m11.3 m
Starting MSRP$33,900$41,800

MG HS PHEV Trophy vs Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.8 seconds, versus 7.5 seconds for 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy 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 MG HS PHEV Trophy or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy has more power at 258 hp, a 33 hp advantage over 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225.

Which has more range, the 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy has the longer listed range at 100 km (62 miles), versus 55 km (34 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy has the larger listed battery at 21.4 kWh, compared with 13.2 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 has more listed cargo space at 460 litres (16.2 cu ft), versus 443 litres (15.6 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,250 kg (2,756 lb), compared with 500 kg (1,102 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225 is heavier at 1,830 kg (4,034 lb), while 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy is listed at 1,800 kg (3,968 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $33,900 USD, compared with $41,800 USD for 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy or the 2025 Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV 225?

2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy 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.