Citroen C5 Aircross vs Isuzu mu-X (2026)
Citroen C5 Aircross (₹37.32 Lakh) and Isuzu mu-X (₹34.53 Lakh – ₹37.71 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Isuzu mu-X is more affordable — it starts ₹2.79 Lakh lower than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
- The Citroen C5 Aircross is the more powerful car, with 175 bhp against 161 bhp.
- The Citroen C5 Aircross has the bigger boot: 580 litres vs 235 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Citroen C5 Aircross in short
The C5 Aircross was Citroen's India debut in 2021 — a premium 5-seat European SUV pitched on comfort, now in facelift-era runout with a single Shine variant. Its 2.0-litre turbo-diesel makes 177 PS and 400 Nm through an 8-speed automatic, and the Advanced Comfort suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions remains the plushest ride in the class. With a 580-litre boot and three individual sliding rear seats, it is a left-field alternative to the Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan while current stock lasts.
Full C5 Aircross prices & variants →Isuzu mu-X in short
The mu-X is Isuzu's 7-seat ladder-frame SUV, relaunched in India in 2021 on the second-generation global platform, sold in 4x2 and 4x4 automatic forms. It runs the same 1.9-litre turbo-diesel as the D-Max pickups — 163 PS and 360 Nm through a 6-speed automatic — which makes it far less muscular than the 204 PS 2.8-litre Toyota Fortuner it prices against. Its case rests on Isuzu's commercial-grade durability, a comfortable three-row cabin and typically lower running costs than its bigger-engined rivals.
Full mu-X prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: C5 Aircross or mu-X?
The Isuzu mu-X is more affordable — it starts ₹2.79 Lakh lower than the Citroen C5 Aircross. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
C5 Aircross vs mu-X — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Citroen C5 Aircross — not yet tested; Isuzu mu-X — not yet tested.
Should I buy the C5 Aircross or the mu-X?
The Isuzu mu-X is more affordable — it starts ₹2.79 Lakh lower than the Citroen C5 Aircross. The Citroen C5 Aircross is the more powerful car, with 175 bhp against 161 bhp. The Citroen C5 Aircross has the bigger boot: 580 litres vs 235 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.