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Motoring

CiTroën C5 airCross vs renaulT Koleos

Comparative Test

By ALAN ROSENMEyER

It always adds interest when we have two with the Koleos at 7.0L/100km. Overall
similar vehicles on test during the same week. consumption for the week showed
7.4L/100km for the C5 and 8.1L/100km
This occurred recently when we had two for the Koleos.
In terms of safety, both offer 6 airbags,
Africa’s Largest Selection of Patio Furniture & Accessories medium SUV’s to compare. Isofix mountings, blind-spot warning and
ABS braking. The Citroën scores points by
rom Citroën we had the C5 Aircross
gives 126kW and 233Nm through a
in top Shine specification and from naturally aspirated petrol engine adding ‘City-Safe’ active braking to the
recipe.
FRenault the Koleos 2.5 Dynamique CVT gearbox and 4 wheel drive. In The C5 and the Koleos both offer
4WD. Both offer top levels of luxury comparison, the C5 is powered by a 1.6L comprehensive infotainment systems,
and options available in the respective turbo petrol putting down 121kW and with the Koleos including navigation
ranges and are priced only R10 000 apart 240Nm to the front wheels through a whereas you have to use smartphone
at R539 900 for the Citroën and R529 900 conventional automatic gearbox. linking in the C5.
for the Renault. It’s clear that these diverse approaches On the road, the C5’s turbo response
From the start it’s apparent that we are create two entirely different vehicles is immediate as opposed to the far more
dealing with a case of same-same but with the Koleos taking a far more relaxed demeanour of the Koleos. I can’t
actually different. Both cars are spacious relaxed approach to life against the help feeling that this car would be so
5 seater SuV’s with all the room and responsiveness of the smaller turbo much better suited to a turbodiesel
versatility that this type of vehicle offers. option. Regarding the gearbox operation, engine. With largish SuV bodies, neither
Both are powered by 4 cylinder petrol I feel that both handle the job adequately is suited to a racetrack but the C5 has far
engines with automatic transmissions for this market sector. more of the softer traditional French ride
but take very different routes here. Looking at fuel economy, the C5 quality which does result in a bit more
Starting with the Koleos, the 2.5L registered 6.6L/100km on our fuel route, ‘Rock and Roll’ through corners.
It’s worth noting that the C5, with its
standard orange accents on various body
sections, may not appeal to the shy and
retiring.
To make a final choice and award a win
in this comparison, safety takes the day
and makes the Citroën C5 Aircross my
winner on points.
The Koleos offers a 6 year/150 000km
warranty and 3 year/45 000km service
plan. The C5 offers a 5 year/100 000km
Renault Koleos interior Citroën C5 Aircross interior service plan and warranty.
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