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Audi A5 Sportback vs Citroen C5 X - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (38700 £ vs 36900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Citroen C5 X?

Audi A5 Sportback

Citroen C5 X

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C5 X has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36900 £, while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 38700 £. That’s a price difference of around 1834 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Sportback manages with 2 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.10 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback has a decisively edge – offering 367 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 222 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.40 s. That’s about 5.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C5 X tops out at 211 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Sportback pulls significantly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.

A5 Sportback @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Citroen C5 X offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Citroen C5 X is slightly lighter – 1591 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers a bit more room – 545 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 X performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1640 L, which is about 341 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Sportback clearly perceptible takes the win – 530 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Sportback proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £38,700
A5 Sportback @ Audi AG

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 107 - 110 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Citroen C5 X

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Citroen C5 X combines the poise of a sleek crossover with the practicality of an estate, delivering a calm, comfortable cabin that feels designed for long, relaxed journeys rather than racetrack drama. If you want a car that pampers passengers, swallows everyday luggage and glides over rough roads like a diplomat dodging awkward questions, this is your kind of transport.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38700 - 68600 £
Price
36900 - 39400 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
107 - 110 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
Curb weight
1591 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4805 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1429 - 1444 mm
Height
1485 mm
Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
Max trunk capacity
1640 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.40 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
211 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
107 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen

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Is the Audi A5 Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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