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C5 Aircross vs Astor

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

C5 Aircross
Price Range

₹37.32 lakh

Mileage

17.5 km/l (ARAI)

Diesel • 1 TrimsOpen model
VS
Astor
Price Range

₹9.79 lakh – ₹15.3 lakh

Mileage

14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 8 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“C5 Aircross takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, lower fuel consumption, punchy performance. While Astor remains a capable contender, C5 Aircross offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose C5 Aircross if:

  • Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips.
Target Profile

Choose Astor if:

  • Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
C5 Aircross

177 PS @ 3750 rpm

400 Nm @ 2000 rpm

Astor

108 bhp

144 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:C5 Aircross
C5 Aircross Standout

17.5 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Astor

14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Citroen

C5 Aircross

Listed items₹3,42,857
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,42,857
MG

Astor

Listed items₹3,96,563
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,96,563
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹25.98 lakh(Astor lower)

Shine

DW10 FC, 1997 cc • Automatic • 17.5 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹37.32 lakh

Shine

VTi-TECH, 1498 cc • Manual • 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹11.34 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

C5 Aircross
Astor
Engine TypeDiffers
C5 Aircross:1997 cc Diesel
Astor:1498 cc Petrol
Max PowerDiffers
C5 Aircross:177 PS @ 3750 rpm
Astor:108 bhp
Peak TorqueDiffers
C5 Aircross:400 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Astor:144 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
C5 Aircross:Automatic
Astor:CVT, Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
C5 Aircross:Diesel
Astor:Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
C5 Aircross:17.5 km/l (ARAI)
Astor:14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)
C5 Aircross
Astor
Ground ClearanceDiffers
C5 Aircross:230 mm
Astor:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
C5 Aircross:580 Litres (Expandable to 720L / 1630L)
Astor:448 Litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
C5 Aircross:52 Litres
Astor:—
Body Type
C5 Aircross:SUV
Astor:SUV
C5 Aircross
Astor
AirbagsDiffers
C5 Aircross:—
Astor:2 Airbags Standard
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The C5 Aircross has a published mileage of 17.5 km/l (ARAI). The Astor has a published mileage of 14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI).