All about Upcoming Citroen C5 Aircross vs New BS-VI Renault Duster Turbo Petrol SUVs ✓ Specification ✓ Price ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ ABS ✓ Comparison.
In April 2019, Group of PSA unveiled its first product for India – the Citroen C5 Aircross SUV. The French carmaker has already confirmed that its first product will go on sale in 2020. The French conglomerate has set up a manufacturing facility and an engine plant in Tamil Nadu under a JV with the CK Birla Group. The company said that it will manufacture almost 95% local components in Hosur-based plant.
Another Side, Renault Duster is all set to get a massive power boost, with the introduction of a new 1.3-litre petrol engine that features turbocharging and direct-injection. While the four-cylinder motor is available in a range of power outputs, for India it will have just one at the moment, rated at 156hp and 250Nm of torque. This makes the Duster the most powerful petrol midsize SUV in its segment.
Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault Duster Turbo Petrol – Design
Exterior:- The C5 is more of a crossover than a pukka SUV, but it stands out from the current crop with a design that is genuinely distinctive and different. It oozes with funky design details like the ‘Airbump’ protective panels at the bottom of the doors and around the wheel arches, dummy oblong intakes in the lower bumper and side panels, window lines accentuated with a C-shaped chrome finish and blackened pillars that give a floating roof effect.
On the other hand, The upcoming Renault Duster exterior has been provided with a lot of design changes. The front fascia gets a newly sculpted bonnet, projector headlights with LED DRL’s, dual tone body coloured front bumper, new fog lamp housing with wider air dams, skid plate and tri-winged front chrome grille. At the rear, with skid plate, rear LED tail lamps, Matte black tailgate embellisher and plastic cladding present between the taillamps give the SUV a rugged look.
Interior:- Inside of the Car, Citroen C5 Aircross is quitly good with its unique designs and features. The dashboard follows the contours of the air vents is a nice touch in making the dash less slab-like. The 8.0-inch touchscreen is positioned high up and easy to read The cabin wears a more functional design, but there are some interesting bits like the shapely digital instrument cluster and the unconventional gear lever, which add a smattering of flair.
Another Side, The Duster interior is concerned, it comes with all-new premium fabric upholstery, newly styled steering wheel and rectangular-shaped AC vents on the central console. Additionally, it gets a tweaked 7-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice assistant command, chrome and piano-black bits, and a faux-aluminium trim. Also, the interior colour comes in new harmony and the front cabin hosts a new cooled glove box storage.
Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault Duster Turbo Petrol – Engine Specifications
| Petrol Engine | Citroen C5 Aircross | Renault Duster Turbo Petrol |
| Engine type | 1.2-litre turbo-charged puretech petrol engine | 1.3-litre direct injection BS-VI DOHC diesel engine |
| Displacement | 1,197 cc | 1,298 cc |
| No. of cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 6,500 rpm | 153 bhp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm | 250 Nm @ 5,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual or 8-speed Automatic | 6-speed MT or CVT automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
| Diesel Engine | Citroen C5 Aircross | Renault Duster Turbo Petrol |
| Engine type | 2.0-litre In-line Blue HDI Diesel Engine | – |
| Displacement | 1,997 cc | – |
| No. of cylinders | 4 | – |
| Power | 180 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | – |
| Torque | 400 Nm @ 2,000 rpm | – |
| Transmission | 8-speed Automatic | – |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | – |
Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault Duster Turbo Petrol – Dimensions
| Dimensions | Citroen C5 Aircross | Renault Duster Turbo Petrol |
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,360 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,822 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,673 mm |
| Boot Capacity | 580-litres | 475-litres |
Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault Duster Turbo Petrol – Features
| Standard Features | |
| Citroen C5 Aircross | Renault Duster Turbo Petrol |
| – 8.0-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System – 12.3-inch TFT digital display – Android Auto & Apple CarPlay – Wireless Charger – Voice Command – Steering Mounted Controls – Ventilated front seats – Rear AC vents – Electrically adustable seats – Push-button start – Cruise Control – Paronamic Sunroof | – 8.0-inch Multi-function Display – Android Auto & Apple CarPlay – Projector Headlamps – Automatic Climate Control – LED DRLs – Push Button Start – Automatic Climate Conrol – Cruise Control – Rear AC vents – Cabin Pre-cool system – Electric adjustable driver seat |
| Safety Features | |
| – Multiple Air-bags – ABS with EBD – Attension Assist – Cross-traffic ditection – Hill Hold Assist – Electronic Stability Control – Blind Spot-view mirrors – Front and Rear Parking Sensors – Auto Hi-beam feature – Tyre pressure monitoring system | – Dual front Air-bags – ABS with EBD – Electronic Stability Control – Cruise Control – Rear Parking Sensor – Central Locking – Auto Headlamps – Rear Parking Camera |
Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault Duster Turbo Petrol – Mileage
| Mileage | Citroen C5 Aircross | Renault Duster Turbo Petrol |
| Petrol | 16 kmpl | – |
| Diesel | 18 kmpl | 14.3 kmpl |
Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault Duster Turbo Petrol – Colour
| Citroen C5 Aircross | Renault Duster Turbo Petrol |
| – Pearl Narrow Black Metallic – Cumulus Grey Metallic – Platinum Grey Metallic – Polar White – Pearl White – Tijuka Black Metallic | – Mahogany Brown – Caspian Blue – Pearl White – Moonlight Silver – Cayenne Orange – Outback Bronze – Slate Grey |
Citroen C5 Aircross vs Renault Duster Turbo Petrol – Ex-showroom Price
| Citroen C5 Aircross | Renault Duster Turbo Petrol |
| INR 15.0 lakh – 20.0 lakh | INR 11.0 lakh – 15.0 lakh |