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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross vs Omoda E5
Selected trimYOU! Comfort RangeChange trim322 mi · 79.9 kWh · £34,065
Selected trimKnightChange trim267 mi · 61 kWh · £33,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C5 Aircross leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Omoda E5 leads on running costs and city driving.
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 fastest charging of these options
Choose the Omoda E5 if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
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
Omoda
6.2
Motorway Range
Citroën
3.6
Omoda
3.7
Too close to call
FamilyCitroën
Citroën
7.2
Omoda
5.7
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
5.5
Omoda
4.4
Cost Per MileOmoda
Citroën
2.8
Omoda
4.1
City DrivingOmoda
Citroën
4.1
Omoda
6.4
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
- 55 miles more WLTP range
- 185 litres more boot space
- 30 kW faster rapid charging
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £34,065 | £33,065 (better) |
| Official range | 322 miles (better) | 267 miles |
| Boot space | 565 L (better) | 380 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 28 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 7.2 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross4,652mm
Omoda E54,424mm-228mm
Width
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,936mm
Omoda E51,830mm-106mm
Height
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,692mm
Omoda E51,588mm-104mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,652 mm | 4,424 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,936 mm | 1,830 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,692 mm | 1,588 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | 10.8 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 464 mm spare | 570 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 565 L (better) | 380 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1075 L |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range |  Omoda E5 Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.65m | 4.42m-228mm |
| Width | 1.94m | 1.83m-106mm |
| Height | 1.69m | 1.59m-104mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.79m | 2.63m-165mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 147mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 565L (better) | 380L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1075L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 10.8m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,184kg | 1,710kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 79.9kWh (better) | 61kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 322 mi (better) | 267 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW (better) | 130kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £34,065 | £33,065 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £32,565 (-£1,500) | £33,065 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 322 miles (better) | 267 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 224 miles (better) | 194 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 28 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW (better) | 130 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 170 Wh/km | 160 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 73.7 kWh (better) | 60 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 7.2 sec (better) |
| Power | 157 kW (better) | 155 kW |
| Torque | 345 Nm (better) | 288 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
YOU! Comfort Range
Omoda E5
Knight
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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 - Omoda E5 Knight
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users68%
Safety Assist88%
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 | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross worth the extra £1,000 over the Omoda E5?
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross costs £1,000 more than the Omoda E5. For that premium it adds 55 miles more WLTP range, 30 kW faster peak rapid charging and 185 litres more boot space. The Omoda E5 is not just cheaper - it also offers a 1.7s quicker 0-62mph time. 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 Omoda E5?
The Omoda E5 is £1,000 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Omoda E5 comes out roughly £1,040 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 Omoda E5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 224 miles for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 194 miles for the Omoda E5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross goes roughly 30 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Omoda E5?
The Omoda E5 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 106 mm narrower than the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 570 mm of total clearance for the Omoda E5 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 Omoda E5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 90% for the Omoda E5. That gives the Omoda E5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Omoda E5's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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