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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross vs Hongqi EHS5
Selected trimYOU! Comfort RangeChange trim322 mi · 79.9 kWh · £34,065
Selected trimBasic342 mi · 85 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C5 Aircross leads on value for money, family practicality and city driving, while the Hongqi EHS5 leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Hongqi EHS5 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
7.2
Hongqi
0
Motorway RangeHongqi
Citroën
3.6
Hongqi
7.7
FamilyCitroën
Citroën
7.2
Hongqi
6.1
ChargingHongqi
Citroën
5.5
Hongqi
6.7
Cost Per MileHongqi
Citroën
2.8
Hongqi
4.9
City DrivingCitroën
Citroën
4.1
Hongqi
2.7
What each car does better
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Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £34,065 | Not available |
| Official range | 322 miles | 342 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 565 L (better) | 450 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 20 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 6.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross4,652mm-108mm
Hongqi EHS54,760mm
Width
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,936mm
Hongqi EHS51,920mm-16mm
Height
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,692mm
Hongqi EHS51,660mm-32mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,652 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,936 mm | 1,920 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,692 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 464 mm spare | 480 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 565 L (better) | 450 L |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range |  Hongqi EHS5 Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.65m | 4.76m+108mm |
| Width | 1.94m | 1.92m-16mm |
| Height | 1.69m | 1.66m-32mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.79m | 2.90m+105mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 565L (better) | 450L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,184kg | 2,015kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 79.9kWh | 85kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 322 mi | 342 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £34,065 | Not available |
| Price after EV grant | £32,565 (-£1,500) | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 322 miles | 342 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 224 miles | 285 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 20 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 170 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 73.7 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 6.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 157 kW | 253 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 400 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
YOU! Comfort Range
Hongqi EHS5
Basic
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist62%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Hongqi EHS5 Basic
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant81%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist82%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and Hongqi EHS5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 224 miles for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 285 miles for the Hongqi EHS5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Hongqi EHS5 goes roughly 60 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Hongqi EHS5?
The two are within 16 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 480 mm of total clearance for the Hongqi EHS5 and about 464 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Hongqi EHS5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 84% for the Hongqi EHS5. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
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