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Citroen C5 X vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (36,900 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or DS Automobiles DS 4?

Citroen C5 X vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

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  • a bit more power
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

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 4 is barely cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,931 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

DS 4

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen C5 X offers a bit more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 X is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Citroen C5 X is only slightly faster – reaching 211 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers markedly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 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 4 is only slightly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers markedly more boot space – 545 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 X offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,640 L, about 400 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries very slightly more – 442 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 X holds a slight edge 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 £36,900
C5 X

Citroen C5 X

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 L/100km
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Citroen C5 X
DS Automobiles DS 4

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,900 - 39,400 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,640 L
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
211 km/h
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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