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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Vs Citroen C5 Aircross comparison

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₹ 45.73 Lakh
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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Vs Citroen C5 Aircross Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Tiguan R-Line Vs C5 Aircross on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Tiguan R-Line Vs C5 Aircross – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line in New Delhi starts at ₹ 45.73 Lakh. On the other hand, Citroen C5 Aircross price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 46.47 Lakh.

SummaryVolkswagen Tiguan R-LineCitroen C5 Aircross
Price₹ 45.73 Lakh₹ 46.47 Lakh
ManufacturerVolkswagenCitroen
Body TypeSUVSUV
Mileage12.58 KM/L17.50 KM/L
Power 201 bhp @ 4500-6000 rpm bhp175 bhp
Engine1984 CC1997 CC
Fuel TypePetrolDiesel

Tiguan R-Line Vs C5 Aircross – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line base Petrol engine returns 13 KM/L. The Citroen C5 Aircross base Diesel returns 18 KM/L.

Tiguan R-Line Vs C5 Aircross – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line gets 201 bhp @ 4500-6000 rpm bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Citroen C5 Aircross comes in 175 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type 2 L TSI Turbocharged Stratified InjectionDW10FC
Displacement (CC) 1984 CC1997 CC
No. of Cylinders N/A4
Power 201 bhp @ 4500-6000 rpm175 bhp@3750 rpm
Torque 320 Nm @ 1500 rpm400 Nm@2000 rpm
Top Speed N/AN/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph 7.1N/A
No. of gears 78
Drive Train AWDFWD
Turbocharger N/A
Emissions Standard BS6 Phase 2N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Length 4539 mm4500 mm
Width 1859 mm2099 mm
Height 1656 mm1710 mm
Wheelbase 2680 mm2730 mm
Ground Clearance 176 mmN/A
Kerb Weight 1758 KG1685 KG

Capacity

Boot Space 652 L580 L
No. of Doors 55
No. of Rows 2N/A
Seating Capacity 55
Fuel tank Capacity 60.052.5

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI 12.58 KM/L17.50 KM/L
Mileage - City N/AN/A
Mileage - Highway N/AN/A

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension Independent Suspension With Coil SpringMacpherson Strut Suspension With Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression And Rebound
Rear Suspension Independent Suspension By Four-link AxleTwist Beam Axle With Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression
Front Brake Type DiscDisc
Rear Brake Type DiscDisc
Steering Type Power-assisted (Electric)Electric
Steering Adjustability Tilt And Telescopic1

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type AlloyAlloy Wheels
Tyre Type Tubeless, RadialN/A
Front Tyre Size 235/50 R19235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyre Size 235/50 R19235 / 55 R18
Spare Wheel Type Space SaverN/A
Spare Wheel Size N/AN/A

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner3-Zone AutoDual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
Front ACYes-
Rear ACYes-
Third Row AC ZoneNo-
HeaterYesYes
Climate Control3-Zone ClimatronicYes
Paddle ShiftYesYes
Idle Start/Stop ButtonYes-
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlYes
Power WindowsYes-
Keyless EntryYesYes
Push Start Stop ButtonYesYes
Remote Engine StartNo-
Hands-Free TailgateYes-
Steering Mounted AudioYesYes
Cooled GloveboxNo-
Rain Sensing WipersYesYes
Automatic HeadlampsYesYes
Electric TailgateYes-
Adjustable ORVMsYes-
Adjustable Rear Headrests--
Power Outlets 12VYesYes
Wireless Phone ChargerYes-
2 USB Central Console - 1 Front & 1 Rear-tick
3 Independent Full-Size Rear Seats With Adjustable Recline Angle - Rear Three-Point Retractable Seatbelts (x3), With Pre-Tensioners And Force Limiters In The Outer Rear Seats-tick
Double-Laminated Front Windows and Acoustic Windshield Glass-tick
Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket-tick
Electrochromic Inside Rear View Mirror-tick
Front & Rear Seat Headrest (Incl. Center Seat) - Adjustable (2 - Ways) -tick
Front Driver & Passenger Side Vanity Mirror - With Flap & Lamp-tick
One-Touch Electric Front And Rear Windows With Pinch Protection-tick
Power Window Up / Down Using Remote Key-tick
Rear AC Vents (2 - Ducts Left & Right)-tick
Trunk Hooks-tick
Two-Tone Horn-tick

Locks & Security

Engine ImmobilizerYesYes
Central LockingYes-
Speed Sensing Door LockYesYes
Child Safety LockYesYes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat AdjustmentPower Adjustable-
Front Passenger Seat AdjustmentPower Adjustable-
Seat UpholsteryLeather-
Rear ArmrestYesNo
Front ArmrestYesYes
Folding Rear SeatYes-
Split Rear Seat40:20:40 Split-
Front Seatback PocketsYes-
HeadrestsFront & Rear Adjustable-
Ventilated SeatsFront Seats-
Seat Memory FunctionNo-
ISOFIX Child Seat MountsYes-

Safety & Security

No. of Airbagstick-
Driver AirbagsYesYes
Passenger AirbagsYesYes
Side AirbagsYesYes
Rear Side AirbagNo-
Curtain AirbagYes-
Knee AirbagsNo-
ABSYesYes
Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYesNo
Electronic Stability ProgramYesYes
Day & Night Rear View MirrorYes-
Hill Hold ControlYes-
Hill AssistYesYes
Hill Descent ControlYes-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Yes-
Traction ControlYesYes
Blind Spot MonitoringYes-
Lane AssistYes-
Forward Collision WarningYes-
Auto Emergency BrakingYes-
Driver Drowsiness DetectionYes-
Child Seat Anchor PointsYes-
Parking SensorsFront & Rear-
Speed Alert SystemYes-
Parking AssistancePark Assist Plus-
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYes-
DashcamNo-
Electric ORVM HeatingYes-
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)-tick
Coffee Break Alert-tick
Curtain Airbags-tick
Electric Child Lock - Rear Door-tick
Follow Me Home Headlamps-tick
Isofix - Rear Side Seats w/Mountings On Front Passenger Seats -tick
Perimeter / Volumetric Alarm-tick
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System-tick

Lights

Automatic HeadlampsYesYes
Light TypeLEDLED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)LED-
Turn Indicators on ORVMYesYes
Fog LampsLED-
Ambient LightingYes-
Automatic High Beam AssistNo-
Follow-Me-Home HeadlampsYes-
Cornering LightsNoNo
Cabin LampsYes-
2 LED Rear Reading Lights-tick
Front Roof Lamp With Welcome LED Lighting And 2 LED Front Spot Lights-tick
LED Mood Lights - Cluster & Cup Holders-tick
Trunk Light-tick

Exterior Features

SunroofPanoramic Sunroof-
Roof RailsYes-
Shark Fin AntennaYes-
Body-Coloured ORVMsYes-
Chrome AccentsYes-
ORVM AdjustmentsPower Adjustable-
Rear SpoilerYes-
Skid PlatesYes-
Side StepsNo-

Instrumentation

Instrument ClusterDigital Cockpit Pro-
Trip MeterDigital-
Average Fuel Efficiency IndicatorYesYes
Average SpeedYes-
ClockDigital-
Low Fuel WarningYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYes
Adjustable Cluster BrightnessYes-
Gear IndicatorYes-
Shift IndicatorYes-
TachometerDigital-
Seat Belt WarningYesYes

Entertainment

Infotainment SystemYes-
Touchscreen Display Size15-inch-
Audio SystemPremium Sound System-
Speakers10tick
TweetersYes-
SubwooferNo-
GPS NavigationYesYes
Voice CommandsYes-
Smartphone ConnectivityWireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay-
Bluetooth SupportYesYes
USB SupportYesYes
AUX CompatibilityNo-
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)Yes-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)Yes-
RadioYesYes

Advanced Features

Connected Car TechnologyYes-
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)No-
GeofencingNo-
Digital KeyNo-
AI Voice AssistanceIDA Voice Assistant-
Auto Park AssistYes-
Autonomous Driving LevelLevel 2 ADAS-
SOS ButtonNo-

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery WarrantyNo-
Type Manufacturer WarrantyNo-

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