In this article, we will be comparing two popular middle-class SUVs, the Citroen C5 Aircross and the Skoda Karoq. We will delve into various aspects such as model info, dimensions, interiors, engines, consumption and more to give you a comprehensive comparison to help you make an informed decision while choosing between these two vehicles.
Dimensions
The Citroen C5 Aircross is slightly larger than the Skoda Karoq, with a length of 4500mm, a wheelbase of 2730mm, and a width of 1859mm. In comparison, the Skoda Karoq has a length of 4390mm, a wheelbase of 2638mm, and a width of 1841mm. Including mirrors, the Citroen C5 Aircross measures 2099mm, while the Skoda Karoq is 2025mm wide. The Citroen C5 Aircross is also taller with a height of 1688mm, while the Skoda Karoq stands at a height of 1603mm.
When it comes to ground clearance, the Citroen C5 Aircross has a value of 230mm, while the Skoda Karoq varies between 163mm and 176mm depending on the engine (e.g. 1.0 TSI Active and 2.0 TDI Ambition 4x4 DSG). The turning circle of the Citroen C5 Aircross is 10.70m, while the Skoda Karoq ranges between 10.20m and 10.90m depending on the engine.
In conclusion, the Citroen C5 Aircross is larger and taller than the Skoda Karoq, offering more ground clearance and a wider turning circle.
Length - DimensionsTyre Name | Length |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 4652 mm |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 4390 mm |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
4652 mm
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
4390 mm
Wheelbase - DimensionsTyre Name | Wheelbase |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 2784 mm |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 2638 mm |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
2784 mm
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
2638 mm
Width - DimensionsTyre Name | Width |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 1902 mm |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 1841 mm |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
1902 mm
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
1841 mm
Width including mirrors - DimensionsTyre Name | Width including mirrors |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 2025 mm |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 mm |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
2025 mm
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 mm
Height - DimensionsTyre Name | Height |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 1660 mm |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 1624 mm |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
1660 mm
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
1624 mm
Ground clearance - DimensionsTyre Name | Ground clearance |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 169 mm |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 mm |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
169 mm
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 mm
Turning circle - DimensionsTyre Name | Turning circle |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 m |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 10 m |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 m
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
10 m
Boot/interior
When comparing boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers a capacity of 521 liters, while the Citroen C5 Aircross' boot space ranges between 460 and 580 liters depending on the engine (e.g. Hybrid 225 Stop&Start Feel Pack e-EAT8 and PureTech 130 Stop&Start Feel Pack). Both vehicles offer a boot space of 1630 liters with the rear seats folded, bottom to roof. Both vehicles also have 5 seats and come with Isofix as standard.
In conclusion, both the Citroen C5 Aircross and Skoda Karoq offer comparable interior features, with the Skoda Karoq providing a slightly larger boot space.
Boot space - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Boot space |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 651 l |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 521 l |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
651 l
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
521 l
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof) - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof) |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 1922 l |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 1630 l |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
1922 l
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
1630 l
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to windows) - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to windows) |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 l |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 0 l |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 l
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
0 l
Seats - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Seats |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 5 |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 5 |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
5
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
5
Max. seats - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Max. seats |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 0 |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
0
Doors - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Doors |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 5 |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 5 |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
5
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
5
Isofix - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Isofix |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | Standard |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | Standard |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
Standard
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
Standard
Engines/drivetrain
Comparing the engines and drivetrain, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers between 6 and 8 gears depending on the engine, while the Skoda Karoq provides between 6 and 7 gears. Both vehicles have engines with a range of 3 to 4 cylinders. The Citroen C5 Aircross has a higher maximum speed, ranging from 188 to 225 km/h depending on the engine, while the Skoda Karoq has a range of 191 to 221 km/h.
The power output of the Citroen C5 Aircross varies between 96 and 165 kW depending on the engine, while the Skoda Karoq ranges from 81 to 140 kW. Both vehicles have comparable torque values, with the Citroen C5 Aircross offering between 230 and 360 Nm, and the Skoda Karoq providing between 200 and 360 Nm. The Citroen C5 Aircross has a cubic capacity of 1199 to 1598 ccm, while the Skoda Karoq ranges from 999 to 1984 ccm.
When it comes to acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 Aircross takes between 8.9 and 10.6 seconds depending on the engine, while the Skoda Karoq varies between 7.0 and 11.1 seconds.
In conclusion, the Citroen C5 Aircross generally offers greater performance when comparing engine and drivetrain specifications, while the Skoda Karoq provides a wider range of engine options.
Drive - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Drive |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | Front-wheel drive |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | Front-wheel drive |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
Front-wheel drive
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
Front-wheel drive
Fuel - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Fuel |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | Premium |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | Premium |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
Premium
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
Premium
Gearbox - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Gearbox |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | Automated Manual Transmission (Dual-Clutch) |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | Manual Transmission |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
Automated Manual Transmission (Dual-Clutch)
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
Manual Transmission
Gears - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Gears |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 7 |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 6 |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
7
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
6
Cylinders - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Cylinders |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 4 |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 3 |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
4
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
3
Max. speed - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Max. speed |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 191 km/h |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 km/h |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
191 km/h
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 km/h
Power - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Power |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 143 kW |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 81 kW |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
143 kW
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
81 kW
Torque - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Torque |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 200 Nm |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 Nm |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
200 Nm
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 Nm
Cubic capacity - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Cubic capacity |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 1598 ccm |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 999 ccm |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
1598 ccm
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
999 ccm
Cubic capacity - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Cubic capacity |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 1598 ccm |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 999 ccm |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
1598 ccm
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
999 ccm
Acceleration 0-100km/h - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Acceleration 0-100km/h |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 s |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 11 s |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 s
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
11 s
Consumption/ecology
The tank size of the Citroen C5 Aircross ranges between 43 and 53 liters depending on the engine, while the Skoda Karoq offers a tank size between 50 and 55 liters. The CO2 emissions (WLTP) of the Citroen C5 Aircross range from 28.0 to 148.0 g/km, while the Skoda Karoq emits between 112.0 and 153.0 g/km. Additionally, the Citroen C5 Aircross has a tire size of 225/55R18, while the Skoda Karoq's tires are sized 215/60R16.
The noise levels of both vehicles are comparable, with the Citroen C5 Aircross producing between 64 and 71 dB depending on the engine, and the Skoda Karoq producing between 65 and 70 dB.
In conclusion, both the Citroen C5 Aircross and Skoda Karoq offer similar consumption and ecological characteristics, with minor differences in tank sizes and CO2 emissions.
Tank size - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Tank size |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 55 l |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 50 l |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
55 l
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
50 l
Combined consumption (NEDC) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Combined consumption (NEDC) |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 l/100km |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 0 l/100km |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 l/100km
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
0 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | City consumption (NEDC) |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 l/100km |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 0 l/100km |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 l/100km
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
0 l/100km
Combined consumption (WLTP) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Combined consumption (WLTP) |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 l/100km |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 5 l/100km |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 l/100km
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
5 l/100km
CO2 emissions (WLTP) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | CO2 emissions (WLTP) |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 g/km |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 132 g/km |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 g/km
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
132 g/km
Emission standard - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Emission standard |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | Euro 6e-bis (WLTP) 36EB |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
Euro 6e-bis (WLTP) 36EB
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Tyre size - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Tyre size |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | ? |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 215/60R16 |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
?
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
215/60R16
Noise - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Noise |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 dB |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 65 dB |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 dB
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
65 dB
Weight/towing
The empty weight (EU) of the Citroen C5 Aircross ranges between 1483 and 1845 kg depending on the engine, while the Skoda Karoq varies between 1365 and 1607 kg. The permissible total weight of the Citroen C5 Aircross ranges from 1950 to 2310 kg, while the Skoda Karoq spans from 1890 to 2179 kg.
When it comes to braked trailer weight, the Citroen C5 Aircross can tow between 1250 and 1350 kg depending on the engine, while the Skoda Karoq can tow between 1200 and 2100 kg. For trailers without brakes, the Citroen C5 Aircross can tow between 740 and 750 kg, and the Skoda Karoq between 670 and 750 kg.
Both vehicles have a maximum roof load of 75 kg. The Citroen C5 Aircross has a maximum towbar load between 65 and 70 kg depending on the engine, while the Skoda Karoq's maximum towbar load is 90 kg.
In conclusion, both the Citroen C5 Aircross and the Skoda Karoq offer comparable weight and towing specifications, with the Skoda Karoq providing slightly higher towing capacity in some instances.
Empty weight (EU) - Weight/towingTyre Name | Empty weight (EU) |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 kg |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 1365 kg |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 kg
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
1365 kg
Permissible total weight - Weight/towingTyre Name | Permissible total weight |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 1890 kg |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 kg |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
1890 kg
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 kg
Braked trailer - Weight/towingTyre Name | Braked trailer |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 1200 kg |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 kg |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
1200 kg
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 kg
Trailer (no brakes) - Weight/towingTyre Name | Trailer (no brakes) |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 670 kg |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 kg |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
670 kg
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 kg
Max. roof load - Weight/towingTyre Name | Max. roof load |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 75 kg |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 kg |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
75 kg
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 kg
Max. towbar load - Weight/towingTyre Name | Max. towbar load |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 90 kg |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 kg |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
90 kg
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 kg
Offroad
Ramp angle - OffroadTyre Name | Ramp angle |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 ° |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 0 ° |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 °
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
0 °
Maximum incline - OffroadTyre Name | Maximum incline |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 ° |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 0 ° |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 °
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
0 °
Departure angle - OffroadTyre Name | Departure angle |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 19 ° |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 ° |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
19 °
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 °
Approach angle - OffroadTyre Name | Approach angle |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 18 ° |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 ° |
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
18 °
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 °
Fording - OffroadTyre Name | Fording |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 mm |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 0 mm |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 mm
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
0 mm
EV
Range (WLTP) - EVTyre Name | Range (WLTP) |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 86 km |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 0 km |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
86 km
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
0 km
Battery capacity - total - EVTyre Name | Battery capacity - total |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 21 kWh |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 0 kWh |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
21 kWh
-
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
0 kWh
Battery capacity - usable - EVTyre Name | Battery capacity - usable |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 kWh |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 0 kWh |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 kWh
-
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
0 kWh
Battery weight - EVTyre Name | Battery weight |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | 0 kg |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | 0 kg |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
0 kg
-
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
0 kg
AC charging - EVTyre Name | AC charging |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | Single-phase |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | ? |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
Single-phase
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
?
AC charging speed - EVTyre Name | AC charging speed |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | AC:3,7-7,4 kW |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | ? |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
AC:3,7-7,4 kW
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
?
Charging port type - EVTyre Name | Charging port type |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | Type 2 |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | ? |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
Type 2
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
?
Battery type - EVTyre Name | Battery type |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | Lithium |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | ? |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
Lithium
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
?
Charging port position - EVTyre Name | Charging port position |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new) | Rear Driver Side |
Skoda Karoq 2021 (new) | ? |
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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025 (new)
Rear Driver Side
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Skoda Karoq 2021 (new)
?