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Citroen C5 X vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Citroen C5 X vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

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  • visibly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C5 X

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,380 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

DS 3

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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers marginally 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 DS Automobiles DS 3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers moderately more torque with 260 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

C5 X

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, DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 342 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers visibly more boot space – 545 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries a bit more – 466 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is far ahead 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.

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DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 400 km
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The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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