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Citroen C5 X vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

Citroen C5 X vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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:

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

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is marginally cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,534 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Leon SP Wagon

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 CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 188 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 190 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 Leon SP Wagon is somewhat lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers somewhat more boot space – 620 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries visibly more – 535 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly superior 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 £37,900
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 130 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 Leon SP Wagon

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer turns the humble family wagon into something that looks and drives like it belongs on the racetrack while still swallowing your shopping and weekend gear without complaint. Stylish, practical and with a cabin that feels grown-up, it’s the kind of car for buyers who demand function but don’t want to hide the fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
29 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
394 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, 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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