2021 Citroen C5 Aircross review, road test

    It made a strong first impression, and now we put it through our tests to find out how it performs.

    Published on Sep 22, 2021 09:00:00 AM

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    2021 Citroen C5 Aircross review, road test
    Tech Specs
    PriceDiesel AT
    Price Range Ex-showroom - DelhiRs 30.80-32.30 lakh (ex-showroom, India)
    EngineDiesel AT
    Fuel Type / PropulsionDiesel
    Engine InstallationFront, transverse
    Type4 cyl, turbo-diesel
    Cubic Capacity (cc)1997cc
    Bore/Stroke (mm)85/88mm
    Compression Ratio16.5:1
    Valve Train4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
    Max Power (hp @ rpm)177hp at 3750rpm
    Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)400Nm at 2000rpm
    Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)105.04 hp per tonne
    Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)237.39 Nm per tonne
    Specific Output (hp/litre)88.63hp per litre
    TransmissionDiesel AT
    Drive LayoutFront-wheel drive
    Gearbox TypeAutomatic
    No of Gears8
    1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm5.518/8.03
    2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.183/13.92
    3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm2.05/21.61
    4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.492/29.70
    5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.492/29.70
    6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1/44.31
    7th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.8/55.39
    8th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.673/65.84
    Final Drive Ratio2.953:1
    BrakingDiesel AT
    80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)25.32m, 2.54s
    EfficiencyDiesel AT
    City (kpl)10.3kpl
    Highway (kpl)12.6kpl
    Tank size (lts)52.5 litres
    AccelerationDiesel AT
    0 - 10 kph (sec)0.50s
    0 - 20 kph (sec)1.00s
    0 - 30 kph (sec)1.53s
    0 - 40 kph (sec)2.33s
    0 - 50 kph (sec)3.17s
    0 - 60 kph (sec)4.11s
    0 - 70 kph (sec)5.33s
    0 - 80 kph (sec)6.56s
    0 - 90 kph (sec)7.95s
    0 - 100 kph (sec)9.61s
    0 - 110 kph (sec)11.40s
    0 - 120 kph (sec)13.39s
    0 - 130 kph (sec)15.70s
    0 - 140 kph (sec)18.33s
    1/4 mile (sec)16.42s
    20-80kph (sec)5.89s (kickdown)
    40-100kph (sec)7.71s (kickdown)
    Max speeds in gearDiesel AT
    1st (kph @rpm)38kph at 4800rpm
    2nd (kph @rpm)66kph at 4800rpm
    3rd (kph @rpm)103kph at 4800rpm
    4th (kph @rpm)136kph at 4500rpm
    5th (kph @rpm)164kph at 4500rpm
    6th (kph @rpm)192kph at 4200rpm
    7th (kph @rpm)192kph at 3500rpm
    8th (kph @rpm)192kph at 2900rpm
    Noise LevelDiesel AT
    Idle (dB)43.2dB
    Idle with AC blower at half (dB)52dB
    Full Revs, AC off (dB)68.4dB
    50 kph AC off (dB)61.8dB
    80 kph AC off (dB)68.6dB
    BodyDiesel AT
    Construction5-door monocoque SUV
    Weight (kg)1685kg
    Front Tyre235/55 R18
    Rear Tyre235/55 R18
    SuspensionDiesel AT
    FrontIndependent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, doubl
    RearNon-independent, Twist beam axle, coil springs, si
    SteeringDiesel AT
    TypeRack and pinion
    Type of power assistElectric
    Turning Circle Diameter (mts)10.7m
    BrakesDiesel AT
    FrontDisc
    RearDisc
    DimensionsDiesel AT
    Length4500mm
    Width (mm)1963mm
    Height1710mm
    Wheel base2730mm
    Front Track (mm)1601mm
    Rear Track (mm)1630mm
    Rear Interior Width (mm)1420mm
    Ground Clearance (mm)230mm
    Boot Capacity (Lts)580 litres

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