Comparison - Citroen C5 Aircross Flair 2019 - vs - Seat Arona FR 2022

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Average Price: 
£
23,830
Updated: 
11 Feb 2019
25,740
Updated: 
09 Mar 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Perla Nera Black
#272828
Cumulus Grey
#878B8F
Platinum Grey
#605E60
Pearl White
#E0E9EA
Polar White
#EEF0EE
Tijuca Blue
#1C424D
Volcano Red
#C1482B
Color: 
Emocion red
#D83232
Saphire blue
#48699E
White
#E8E8E8
Magnetic grey
#707376
Desire Red
#940000
Midnight black
#5B5B5B
Urban silver
#AFB0B4

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The C5 Aircross is Citroen's (late) leap onto the family-crossover bandwagon.

Pros
Very comfortable in all sorts of ways.
Looks different.
No sporty pretence

Cons
No sporty actuality.
Ride not as consistent as billed.
Occasionally irritating screen system

By: 
topgear.com

The Citroen C5 Aircross packs plenty of space and lots of tech into a stylish and comfortable package, but the infotainment systems in alternatives are easier to use.

Pros
Eye-catching looks
Big boot
Comfortable to drive

Cons
Some low-rent interior bits
Awkward infotainment system
No four-wheel-drive option

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The Arona is perfectly ok, but Seat found it too easy to leap on the small-crossover bandwagon. They just faxed it in. Get a Leon instead.

Pros
Decent chassis,
good infotainment system and tech

Cons
Updated cabin still a little drab,
trim levels restrict your kit choices

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Looks great
Well equipped across the range
Nice and easy to drive

Cons
Tight on space for rear passengers
Lags behind on boot space
Some cheap-feeling interior bits

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Urban cycle mpg / 39.8 Extra Urban mpg / 57.6
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
1.50L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 1 650rpm
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
178hp
at 5 500rpm
147hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.60Feet
34.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Electric power steering
Air recirculation when reverse gear is engaged
Magic Wash (integrated windscreen washers)
Exterior temperature indicator with ice warning
Height and reach adjustable leather steering wheel with 2 control zones
Steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles
(Normal-Sport-Eco-Individual) Gear shifts mode

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.00in
163.50in
Width: 
82.00in
70.00in
Height: 
65.70in
60.50in
Front Track: 
63.00in
59.50in
Rear Track: 
64.10in
58.80in
Wheel Base: 
107.40in
101.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
57.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
1388lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
20.40cu.ft
14.10cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3152.00lbs
2795.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
gearshift indicator
low fuel warning light,

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
folding center armrest

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Electric driver seat adjustment (height, fore/aft and backrest angle
Manual passenger seat adjustment (height, fore/aft and backrest angle)
Driver 2-way lumbar adjustment
Driver and front passenger ‘Relax’ adjustable headrests
Height-adjustable front seats
Front sport seats
Two front and three rear height-adjustable headrests
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
3 independent full-size rear seats with adjustable recline angle
Rear seats with adjustable height headrest
Split folding rear seats (60/40)

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent McPherson type with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: 
Semi-rigid rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® (PHC)
Air vents for rear seat passengers
Anti-odour and pollen filter
Dual-zone climate control
Aircare filter
Auto-dimming rear view mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting), AM/FM and MP3 compatible radio with two tweeters and four speakers
2x USB sockets
Mirror Screen (Apple CarPlay™ , Android Auto and MirrorLink®)
Voice recognition (radio, navigation and telephony features
Citroën Connect Nav: includes TomTom® Live updates (3 year subscription)
12V socket in front of cabin
12V socket in the boot
8.25" colour touchscreen and proximity sensor
3D map display and voice control,
Full Link smartphone integration (Mirror Link, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto) with USB Type C cable for Apple and Android devices
6 speakers
8" digital cockpit

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Auto-dimming electro-chrome rear view mirror
3D LED rear lights
Electric, heated and folding body coloured door mirrors with integrated LED indicator and kerb puddle light
LED high level central brake light
Front reading and welcome lights
Contrast roof
Dark tinted rear windows
Rear spoiler
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 inch
17 in
Wheels more: 
Emergency repair tyre kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
no
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear disc brakes
Disk brakes in rear
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Traffic Sign Recognition and Recommendation ●
Coffee Break Alert
Collision Risk Alert
Advanced Active Safety Brake (AEBS2)
ECO+ Mode
Rear three-point retractable seatbelts (x3), with pre-tensioners and force limiters in the outer rear seats
Front three-point retractable seatbelts, height-adjustable, with pre-tensioners and force limiters
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats ●
Citroën Connect Box Emergency & Assistance System
Active Lane Departure Warning System
Active Blind Spot Monitoring System
Automatic door locking when moving off
Automatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application
Space-saver spare wheel
Locking wheel bolts
Hill hold control
Tiredness recognition system
Protective side molding
Alarm (perimeter and interior monitoring) with back-up horn and tow-away protection