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Audi A3 Limousine vs Citroen C5 X comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Citroen C5 X?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Citroen C5 X: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Citroen C5 X

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  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 255 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is somewhat lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers markedly more boot space – 545 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries moderately more – 480 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Citroen C5 X

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
39,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
107 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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