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Citroen C5 AircrossvsMG Hector Plus

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Citroen C5 Aircross

88% Match

The Citroen C5 Aircross is the far more complete and modern package, with a strong 174bhp diesel-automatic powertrain, a 4-star Euro NCAP rating, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control and a comprehensive ADAS/safety suite. The Hector Plus data provided is extremely limited (basic petrol-manual FWD spec with only ABS and seatbelt warning listed), so on the evidence available the C5 Aircross is the clear, well-rounded winner.

Citroen C5 Aircross

Shine Diesel Automatic

₹37.32 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Punchy Diesel Automatic
The 174bhp/400Nm 1997cc diesel engine paired with an 8-speed torque-converter automatic with paddle shifters delivers strong, refined performance.
Panoramic Sunroof & Dual-Zone Climate
A panoramic sunroof plus dual-zone automatic climate control with a dedicated second-row AC zone add real comfort and premium feel.
Comprehensive Safety Suite
6 airbags, a 4-star Euro NCAP rating, blind spot detection, hill hold and hill descent control, ESP and TCS give it a well-rounded safety package.

AI Match

88%

Citroen C5 Aircross

Performance
78%
Comfort
85%
Luxury & Interior
82%
Technology
88%
Safety
90%
Ownership
70%
Practicality
80%
Value
65%

MG Hector Plus

Sharp Pro Petrol Turbo Manual 7 STR

₹17.29 - ₹20 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Turbocharged Petrol Engine
The 1451cc turbocharged petrol engine offers a straightforward, boosted-power alternative to the C5 Aircross's diesel setup.
Manual Gearbox Simplicity
A manual transmission keeps the drivetrain simple and typically lowers ownership and maintenance costs compared to an automatic.
FWD Layout
Like the C5 Aircross, it uses a front-wheel-drive layout suited to everyday road conditions.

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Citroen C5 Aircross

78% Match

-10%vs 88% overall match

The C5 Aircross offers a well-documented, feature-rich package with efficient diesel mileage and modern conveniences that suit daily driving, while the Hector Plus listing lacks pricing and most comfort/tech details.

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Why C5 Aircross for you?

Solid fuel efficiency

ARAI-rated 17.5 kmpl diesel efficiency with a 52.5L tank and 919 km driving range makes the C5 Aircross practical for daily commuting with fewer refuels.

Comfort features for city driving

Automatic 8-speed transmission, dual-zone climate control, and cruise control ease the stress of stop-and-go commuter traffic.

Rich tech and convenience

Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charger, and a 10-inch touchscreen add everyday convenience that the Hector Plus data doesn't show.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Citroen C5 Aircross and MG Hector Plus stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Citroen C5 Aircross

MG Hector Plus

Citroen C5 Aircross pulls ahead overall

The C5 Aircross shows a broad, well-rounded profile across performance, technology, safety and comfort, reflecting its extensive documented feature set, while the Hector Plus's profile is flat and low simply because far fewer specs/features were provided for it.

Punchy Diesel Automatic

The 174bhp/400Nm 1997cc diesel engine paired with an 8-speed torque-converter automatic with paddle shifters delivers strong, refined performance.

Panoramic Sunroof & Dual-Zone Climate

A panoramic sunroof plus dual-zone automatic climate control with a dedicated second-row AC zone add real comfort and premium feel.

Comprehensive Safety Suite

6 airbags, a 4-star Euro NCAP rating, blind spot detection, hill hold and hill descent control, ESP and TCS give it a well-rounded safety package.

A Trade-off

The 1451cc turbocharged petrol engine offers a straightforward, boosted-power alternative to the C5 Aircross's diesel setup.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Citroen C5 Aircross

Strengths for those who prioritise power, value and safety.

Punchy Diesel Automatic
The 174bhp/400Nm 1997cc diesel engine paired with an 8-speed torque-converter automatic with paddle shifters delivers strong, refined performance.
Panoramic Sunroof & Dual-Zone Climate
A panoramic sunroof plus dual-zone automatic climate control with a dedicated second-row AC zone add real comfort and premium feel.
Comprehensive Safety Suite
6 airbags, a 4-star Euro NCAP rating, blind spot detection, hill hold and hill descent control, ESP and TCS give it a well-rounded safety package.
Modern Connected Infotainment
A 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and voice command bring it up to date on tech.
Practical 580L Boot with Flat Folding Seats
A generous 580-litre boot combined with flat-folding rear seats and cabin boot access make it genuinely practical for long trips.

MG Hector Plus

Strengths for those who prioritise power, value and safety.

Turbocharged Petrol Engine
The 1451cc turbocharged petrol engine offers a straightforward, boosted-power alternative to the C5 Aircross's diesel setup.
Manual Gearbox Simplicity
A manual transmission keeps the drivetrain simple and typically lowers ownership and maintenance costs compared to an automatic.
FWD Layout
Like the C5 Aircross, it uses a front-wheel-drive layout suited to everyday road conditions.
Core Braking Safety
Anti-Lock Braking System is confirmed as standard, providing essential stopping safety.
Speed Alert Compliance
Overspeed warning beeps and seat belt warning are included, meeting basic regulatory safety alert requirements.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No
Driving Range 919 km
Regenerative Braking No No
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No
Chassis Type Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres 235 / 55 R18 215 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres 235 / 55 R18 215 / 55 R18
Spare Wheel & Tyre Alloy Steel (215/60R17)
Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 kms 3 Years / Unlimited

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic Sunroof
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down Driver (With Pinch Guard) and All Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start Yes Yes
Parking Assist Reverse Camera Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cruise Control Yes Yes

Mileage	ARAI: 17.5 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility		E20
Engine Type	DW10FC	1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174 bhp @ 3750 rpm	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 2000 rpm	250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	Turbocharged (Fixed Geometry)
Idle Start/Stop	Yes	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Battery		48 V

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut Suspension With Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression And Rebound	Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle With Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring

Length Width Height	4500 mm * 1969 mm * 1710 mm	4699 mm * 1835 mm * 1760 mm
Wheelbase	2730 mm	2750 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	52.5 litres	60 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.35 metres
Kerb Weight	1685 kg

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Seatbelts		Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator		No
Dashcam	No	No
Third Row Middle Seat Safety		No

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest, Third row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Pillars)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	Yes	No

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No
Driving Range	919 km
Regenerative Braking	No	No

Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	215 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	215 / 55 R18
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Alloy	Steel (215/60R17)
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Yes	Yes
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Automatic Emergency Braking	No	No
Lane Functions		No
Blind Spot Detection	Yes
High-beam Assist	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)		No
Active headrest		No

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes

Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Fuel Fillers Lid		Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Auto-Dimming
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Heated ORVM		No
Anti-glare ORVMs		No
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Chrome Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Driver (With Pinch Guard) and All Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down

Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	No	Yes
Sunglass Holder		Yes
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Umbrella Storage in Door		No
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Bootspace	580 L
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders		No
Cooled Glovebox		Yes

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Leatherette
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	Yes	60:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Individual	Bench
Rear Armrest	No	Yes
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Front Seats (Cooled)
Comfort Headrest		No
Split Third Row Seat		50:50
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front & Rear
Foldable Seatback Table		No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat

Infotainment Screen	10" Touch-screen Display	14" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers	7 Infinity By Harman Speakers, 1 Subwoofer
AM/FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna
Gesture Control		Yes
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	Yes
WiFi Hotspot	No
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
GPS Navigation System	Yes
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	7" Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer		Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Warning		Yes

Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Additional Steering Features		No

Headlights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	Yes (8)
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps,
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlights	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes
Puddle Lamps	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED
Connected LED		Taillight

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	No	Yes
Emergency Call Button	No	Yes
Find My Car	No	Yes
Geo-fence	No	Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App	No	Yes
Remote AC: On / Off via App	No	No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	No	Yes
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	No	Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop		Yes
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		Yes
Anti Theft Immobilisation		Yes
Live Location Sharing		Yes
Summon Mode		No
Digital Key		Yes
Smart Drive Information		Yes

Interior	Dual Tone (Metropolitan Grey / Graphite)	Dual Tone (Urban Tan)
Grille Design		Aura Hex Grille Grille
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Spoiler		Yes
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes
Rub-strips	No
Body Kit	No	Yes
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Skid Plate		Front & Rear

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes

Citroen C5 AircrossvsMG Hector Plus

Citroen C5 Aircross

MG Hector Plus

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Citroen C5 Aircross pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Citroen C5 Aircross

MG Hector Plus

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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