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C5 Aircross vs Alcazar

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
Hyundai

Alcazar

Alcazar
Price Range

₹14.51 lakh – ₹21.96 lakh

Mileage

17.5 - 20.4 km/l (ARAI)

Diesel / Petrol • 20 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 and Alcazar target slightly different buyer priorities while matching each other closely in total value. Choose C5 Aircross for individual equipment highlights or Alcazar for ownership discipline.”

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 Alcazar 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

Alcazar

114 - 158 bhp

250 - 253 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Alcazar
C5 Aircross

17.5 km/l (ARAI)

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

Alcazar Standout

17.5 - 20.4 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
Hyundai

Alcazar

Listed items₹3,16,623
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,16,623
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹21.83 lakh(Alcazar lower)

Shine

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

Ex-Showroom₹37.32 lakh

Executive Diesel

1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel, 1493 cc • Manual • 20.4 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹15.5 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

C5 Aircross
Alcazar
Engine TypeDiffers
C5 Aircross:1997 cc Diesel
Alcazar:1482 cc Petrol / 1493 cc Diesel
Max PowerDiffers
C5 Aircross:177 PS @ 3750 rpm
Alcazar:114 - 158 bhp
Peak TorqueDiffers
C5 Aircross:400 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Alcazar:250 - 253 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
C5 Aircross:Automatic
Alcazar:Automatic, DCT, Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
C5 Aircross:Diesel
Alcazar:Diesel, Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
C5 Aircross:17.5 km/l (ARAI)
Alcazar:17.5 - 20.4 km/l (ARAI)
C5 Aircross
Alcazar
Ground ClearanceDiffers
C5 Aircross:230 mm
Alcazar:170-210 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
C5 Aircross:580 Litres (Expandable to 720L / 1630L)
Alcazar:350-650 Litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
C5 Aircross:52 Litres
Alcazar:—
Body Type
C5 Aircross:SUV
Alcazar:SUV
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 Alcazar has a published mileage of 17.5 - 20.4 km/l (ARAI).