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Citroen C5 X vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 35,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or CUPRA Formentor?

Citroen C5 X vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly more trunk space
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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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.

CUPRA Formentor is slightly cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,187 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Formentor

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Formentor offers considerably more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is somewhat lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers slightly more boot space – 545 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries clearly more – 526 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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.

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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
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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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CUPRA Formentor

With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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CUPRA Formentor

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
116 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
-
Length
4,451 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
1,537 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,415 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 220 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
CUPRA
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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