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Citroen C5 Aircross Shine vs Subaru Forester 2.0i-L Standard Comparison in Nepal 2026

Updated . Prices and specs from Nepal distributors where published.

Citroen C5 Aircross Shine side viewDiesel
Citroen

C5 Aircross Shine

Rs 1,35,00,000
Price in Nepal
Engine
1997 cc
Power
177 bhp
Mileage
17.5 kmpl
Boot
580 L
Price and all trims of the Citroen C5 Aircross Shine
Subaru Forester 2.0i-L Standard side viewHybrid
Subaru

Forester 2.0i-L Standard

Rs 1,50,00,000
Price in Nepal
Engine
1995 cc
Power
150 bhp
Mileage
10.7 kmpl
Boot
496 L
Price and all trims of the Subaru Forester 2.0i-L Standard

The Citroen C5 Aircross starts at Rs 1.35 crore and the Subaru Forester at Rs 1.5 crore in Nepal, so the Citroen C5 Aircross costs Rs 15 lakh less (11%). The Citroen C5 Aircross returns about 17.5 kmpl and the Subaru Forester about 10.7 kmpl. Engines are 1997 cc and 1995 cc. Figures on this page are for the Citroen C5 Aircross Shine and the Subaru Forester 2.0i-L Standard.

Boot space is 580 litres in the Citroen C5 Aircross and 496 litres in the Subaru Forester.

What's different

Spec
Citroen C5 AircrossSubaru Forester
PriceRs 15 lakh apartRs 135 lakhRs 150 lakh
Mileage6.8 kmpl apart17.5 kmpl10.7 kmpl
Torque204 Nm apart400 Nm196 Nm
Boot space84 L apart580 L496 L
Fuel tank11 L apart52 L63 L
Top speed24 km/h apart219 km/h195 km/h

Listed only on the Citroen C5 Aircross: Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, 360° Camera, Wireless Charging, Connected Car Tech.

Full specifications

Engine and performance

7 of 8 differ
Citroen C5 AircrossSubaru Forester
Engine1997 cc1995 cc
Cylinders44
Max power177 bhp (Diesel) / 225 hp (PHEV Combined)150 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
Max torque400 Nm (Diesel) / 360 Nm (PHEV)196 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Gearbox8-Speed Automatic (EAT8)Lineartronic CVT
DriveFWD with Grip ControlAWD
Top speed219 km/h195 km/h
Acceleration8.2 s (0-100 km/h)10.9 s (0-100 km/h)

Range, mileage and charging

2 of 2 differ
Citroen C5 AircrossSubaru Forester
Mileage (company claim)17.5 kmpl10.7 kmpl
Fuel tank52 litres63 litres

Brakes, suspension and tyres

1 of 1 differ
Citroen C5 AircrossSubaru Forester
ABSYesNot listed

Size, weight and space

7 of 8 differ
Citroen C5 AircrossSubaru Forester
Length4500 mm4640 mm
Width1969 mm1815 mm
Height1710 mm1730 mm
Wheelbase2730 mm2670 mm
Ground clearance230 mm220 mm
Kerb weight1620 kgNot listed
Seats55
Boot space580 litres496 litres

Ownership

2 of 2 differ
Citroen C5 AircrossSubaru Forester
Est. EMIRs 1,72,100/monthRs 1,91,200/month
Colours7 options (4 mono, 3 dual-tone)Not listed

Features

27 of 31 differ
Citroen C5 AircrossSubaru Forester
NCAP RatingNot listed5-star Euro NCAP (2019)
AirbagsYes7
ABS / StabilityYes4-channel ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
TPMSYesYes
ISOFIXYesYes
Hill HoldYesYes
Hill Descent ControlNot listedYes
Cruise ControlAdaptive (ACC)Adaptive Cruise Control with EyeSight
Emergency Braking (AEB)YesPre-Collision Braking (EyeSight)
Forward Collision WarningNot listedPre-Collision Warning (EyeSight)
Lane AssistYesLane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist (EyeSight)
Blind Spot DetectionYesNo
Rear Cross Traffic AlertYesNo
360° CameraYesNo
Reverse CameraNot listedRear-view camera
Parking SensorsNot listedRear parking sensors
Auto HoldYesYes
Auto High BeamNot listedHigh Beam Assist
Auto HeadlampsYesLED headlamps with auto on/off
Climate ControlYesDual-zone automatic climate control
SunroofPanoramicNo
Heated/Ventilated SeatsHeated + VentilatedNo
Keyless Entry & StartYesKeyless entry with push-button start
Drive ModesYesX-MODE with Snow/Dirt mode (Symmetrical AWD)
Electronic Parking BrakeYesElectronic parking brake
Infotainment10-inch8-inch touchscreen with Subaru Starlink
Instrument ClusterNot listedAnalogue cluster with 4.2-inch colour MID
ConnectivityNot listedApple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB
Wireless ChargingYesNo
Sound SystemNot listed6-speaker audio
Connected Car TechYesNo

Prices and specifications come from the Nepal distributors and manufacturers where published. "Not listed" means we could not verify a figure yet. EV range is shown as WLTP or a WLTP-equivalent estimate, with the company claim and its test cycle beside it. Real range and mileage vary with roads, load and riding style.

Which suits you?

The Citroen C5 Aircross may suit you if you want to spend less or you want lower fuel bills.

The Subaru Forester may suit you if its design, features or nearest dealer appeal to you; on the specs we hold the two are close.

The Citroen C5 Aircross may suit you if

  • You want to spend less
  • You want lower fuel bills
  • You need more boot space

The Subaru Forester may suit you if

Its design, features or nearest dealer appeal to you. On the specs we hold, the two are close.

Try both on your daily route and talk to each service centre before you decide.

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For every trim and the latest price, see Citroen C5 Aircross price in Nepal and Subaru Forester price in Nepal. Browse by budget: All petrol car prices in Nepal.

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Citroen C5 Aircross Shine vs Subaru Forester 2.0i-L Standard FAQs

Citroen C5 Aircross or Subaru Forester: which suits me in Nepal?
It depends on what you need; neither suits every buyer. The Citroen C5 Aircross may suit you if you want to spend less or you want lower fuel bills. The Subaru Forester may suit you if its design, features or nearest dealer appeal to you; on the specs we hold the two are close.
What is the price difference between Citroen C5 Aircross and Subaru Forester?
The Citroen C5 Aircross starts at Rs 1.35 crore and the Subaru Forester at Rs 1.5 crore in Nepal, so the Citroen C5 Aircross costs Rs 15 lakh less (11%). Prices change with taxes and offers, so check each price page for the latest trims.
Which gives better mileage, C5 Aircross or Forester?
The Citroen C5 Aircross returns about 17.5 kmpl and the Subaru Forester about 10.7 kmpl. Mileage in Kathmandu traffic is usually lower than the rated figure for both.
What engine do the Citroen C5 Aircross and Subaru Forester have?
The Citroen C5 Aircross has a 1997 cc engine making 177 bhp (Diesel) / 225 hp (PHEV Combined). The Subaru Forester has a 1995 cc engine making 150 bhp @ 6,000 rpm.
How far can the C5 Aircross and Forester go on a full tank?
The Citroen C5 Aircross has a 52 litre tank, about 910 km at 17.5 kmpl. The Subaru Forester has a 63 litre tank, about 674 km at 10.7 kmpl. These are estimates from the rated mileage.
What gearbox do the Citroen C5 Aircross and Subaru Forester use?
The Citroen C5 Aircross uses a 8-Speed Automatic (EAT8) gearbox and the Subaru Forester a Lineartronic CVT gearbox.
Which has more space, C5 Aircross or Forester?
The Citroen C5 Aircross seats 5 and the Subaru Forester seats 5. Boot space is 580 litres against 496 litres.
Which has more ground clearance, C5 Aircross or Forester?
The Citroen C5 Aircross has 230 mm of ground clearance and the Subaru Forester has 220 mm. Higher clearance helps on broken roads and speed breakers outside the valley.