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Citroen C4 vs Citroen C5 X comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Citroen C5 X?

Citroen C4 vs Citroen C5 X: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,346 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

C5 X

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 Citroen C4 offers very slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Citroen C5 X is visibly faster – reaching 211 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 61 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 delivers a bit more torque with 270 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

C4

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, Citroen C4 is moderately lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 188 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers very slightly more boot space – 545 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 X offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,640 L, about 280 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries marginally more – 406 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £20,600
C4

Citroen C4

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
Citroen C4
Citroen C5 X

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Citroen C4

Citroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.

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Citroen C5 X

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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Citroen C4
Citroen C5 X

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
36,900 - 39,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
1,640 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
211 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
107 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Citroen
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