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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross vs Jaguar I-Pace
Selected trimYOU! Comfort RangeChange trim322 mi · 79.9 kWh · £34,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C5 Aircross leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed, while the Jaguar I-Pace leads on family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Jaguar I-Pace if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
7.2
Jaguar
4.8
Motorway RangeCitroën
Citroën
3.6
Jaguar
2.3
FamilyJaguar
Citroën
7.2
Jaguar
8.8
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
5.5
Jaguar
2.9
City DrivingCitroën
Citroën
4.1
Jaguar
2.8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
YOU! Comfort Range
- £32,285 cheaper
- 30 miles more WLTP range
- 60 kW faster rapid charging
- 1.1 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Jaguar I-PaceEV400 S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £34,065 (better) | £66,350 |
| Official range | 322 miles (better) | 292 miles |
| Boot space | 565 L | 656 L (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 4.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Jaguar I-Pace
Length
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross4,652mm-30mm
Jaguar I-Pace4,682mm
Width
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,936mm
Jaguar I-Pace1,895mm-41mm
Height
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,692mm
Jaguar I-Pace1,565mm-127mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Jaguar I-PaceEV400 S |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,652 mm | 4,682 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,936 mm | 1,895 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,139 mm |
| Height | 1,692 mm | 1,565 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m (better) | 12 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 464 mm spare | 505 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Jaguar I-PaceEV400 S |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 565 L | 656 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1453 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 27 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Jaguar I-Pace
- Boot space of 656 L is bigger than 90% of SUVs we track.
- 2,990 mm wheelbase, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range |  Jaguar I-Pace EV400 S |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.65m | 4.68m+30mm |
| Width | 1.94m | 1.90m-41mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.14m |
| Height | 1.69m | 1.56m-127mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.79m | 2.99m+195mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 565L | 656L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1453L |
| Frunk | Not available | 27L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m (better) | 11.98m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,184kg (better) | 2,208kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 79.9kWh | 90kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 322 mi (better) | 292 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW (better) | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £34,065 (better) | £66,350 |
| Price after EV grant | £32,565 (-£1,500) | £66,350 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2021–2024 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Jaguar I-PaceEV400 S |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 322 miles (better) | 292 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 224 miles | 244 miles (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 170 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 73.7 kWh | 84.7 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Jaguar I-PaceEV400 S |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 4.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 157 kW | 294 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 696 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
YOU! Comfort Range
Jaguar I-Pace
EV400 S
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
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 - Jaguar I-Pace EV400 S
Tested 2018
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant81%
Vulnerable Road Users73%
Safety Assist81%
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 | Jaguar I-PaceEV400 S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Jaguar I-Pace
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Jaguar I-Pace worth the extra £32,285 over the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross?
The Jaguar I-Pace costs £32,285 more than the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. For that premium it adds 91 litres more boot space, 137 kW more power and a 4.1s quicker 0-62mph time. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is not just cheaper - it also offers 30 miles more WLTP range and 60 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Jaguar I-Pace?
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is £32,285 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £184 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross comes out roughly £32,405 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and Jaguar I-Pace like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 224 miles for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 244 miles for the Jaguar I-Pace - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Jaguar I-Pace goes roughly 19 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Jaguar I-Pace?
The Jaguar I-Pace is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 41 mm narrower than the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 505 mm of total clearance for the Jaguar I-Pace and about 464 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross also turns in a 1.1 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Jaguar I-Pace?
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 Jaguar I-Pace. 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. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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