Citroen C5 Aircross vs Kia Sorento (2026)
Citroen C5 Aircross (₹37.32 Lakh) and Kia Sorento (₹27.99 Lakh – ₹40.39 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹9.33 Lakh lower than the Citroen C5 Aircross.
- The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 175 bhp.
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 →Kia Sorento in short
The Sorento is Kia India's flagship three-row SUV, launched on 4 September 2026 at ₹27.99–40.39 lakh (introductory) across 32 variants. Built at Anantapur, it offers a 193 PS 2.2L diesel with an 8-speed DCT or a ~235 PS 1.6T strong hybrid with a 6-speed automatic — the hybrid available with AWD, unique in the segment — in 7-seat and 6-seat captain-chair layouts (6-seat adds ₹20,000, Black Line trim adds ₹20,000). It squares up to the Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian.
Full Sorento prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: C5 Aircross or Sorento?
The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹9.33 Lakh lower than the Citroen C5 Aircross. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
C5 Aircross vs Sorento — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Citroen C5 Aircross — not yet tested; Kia Sorento — not yet tested.
Should I buy the C5 Aircross or the Sorento?
The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹9.33 Lakh lower than the Citroen C5 Aircross. The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 175 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.