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Citroen C5 X vs Audi A5 Avant comparison
Compare performance (145 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Audi A5 Avant?
Citroen C5 X vs Audi A5 Avant: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
C5 X
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 C5 X is only slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,186 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.
A5 Avant
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 A5 Avant offers substantially more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 494 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers clearly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 595 Nm more.
C5 X
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.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 X is a bit lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,785 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers somewhat more boot space – 545 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries clearly more – 535 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A5 Avant holds a decisive overall lead 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.
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Audi A5 Avant
Citroen C5 X
Audi A5 Avant
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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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Audi A5 Avant
The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.
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Citroen C5 X
Audi A5 Avant
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39,400 £
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Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
83 - 108 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
116 g/km
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co2
47 - 175 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,591 kg
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Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
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Trunk capacity
545 L
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Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,815 mm
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
399 kg
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 HP
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Power HP
150 - 639 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 Nm
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
107 kW
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Audi
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