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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross vs Skoda Enyaq
Selected trimYOU! Comfort RangeChange trim322 mi · 79.9 kWh · £34,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C5 Aircross leads on value for money, while the Skoda Enyaq leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
Choose the Skoda Enyaq if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Skoda Enyaq wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
7.2
Skoda
6.3
Motorway RangeSkoda
Citroën
3.6
Skoda
5.3
FamilySkoda
Citroën
7.2
Skoda
8
ChargingSkoda
Citroën
5.5
Skoda
6.3
Cost Per MileSkoda
Citroën
2.8
Skoda
6.5
City DrivingSkoda
Citroën
4.1
Skoda
5.9
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Skoda EnyaqSE L 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £34,065 (better) | £39,010 |
| Official range | 322 miles (better) | 269 miles |
| Boot space | 565 L | 585 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 24 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 8.1 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
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Length
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross4,652mm-6mm
Skoda Enyaq4,658mm
Width
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,936mm
Skoda Enyaq1,879mm-57mm
Height
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,692mm
Skoda Enyaq1,622mm-70mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Skoda EnyaqSE L 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,652 mm | 4,658 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,936 mm | 1,879 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,148 mm |
| Height | 1,692 mm | 1,622 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | 9.3 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 464 mm spare | 521 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Skoda EnyaqSE L 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 565 L | 585 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1710 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,000 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Skoda Enyaq
- Boot space of 585 L is bigger than 85% of SUVs we track.
- 9.3 m turning circle, tighter than 100% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range |  Skoda Enyaq SE L 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.65m | 4.66m+6mm |
| Width | 1.94m | 1.88m-57mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.15m |
| Height | 1.69m | 1.62m-70mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.79m | 2.77m-29mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 565L | 585L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1710L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 9.3m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,184kg | 2,084kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,000kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 79.9kWh (better) | 63kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 322 mi (better) | 269 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW | 165kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £34,065 (better) | £39,010 |
| Price after EV grant | £32,565 (-£1,500) (better) | £37,510 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Skoda EnyaqSE L 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 322 miles (better) | 269 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 224 miles | 224 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 24 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW | 165 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 170 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 73.7 kWh (better) | 59 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Skoda EnyaqSE L 60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 8.1 sec (better) |
| Power | 157 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Torque | 345 Nm (better) | 310 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
YOU! Comfort Range
Skoda Enyaq
SE L 60
8.4/10
average across 6 reviews
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Auto Express4.5/5
- Parkers4.3/5
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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist62%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Skoda Enyaq SE L 60
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Skoda EnyaqSE L 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Skoda Enyaq
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Skoda Enyaq worth the extra £4,945 over the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross?
The Skoda Enyaq costs £4,945 more than the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. For that premium it adds a 0.8s quicker 0-62mph time. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is not just cheaper - it also offers 53 miles more WLTP range. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Skoda Enyaq comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Skoda Enyaq?
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is £4,945 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross comes out roughly £4,825 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and Skoda Enyaq like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 224 miles for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 224 miles for the Skoda Enyaq - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Skoda Enyaq?
The Skoda Enyaq is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 57 mm narrower than the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 521 mm of total clearance for the Skoda Enyaq and about 464 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. The Skoda Enyaq also turns in a 1.6 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Skoda Enyaq?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 84% for the Skoda Enyaq. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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