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Citroen C5 X vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or DS Automobiles DS 7?

Citroen C5 X vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more trunk space
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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.

Citroen C5 X is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

DS 7

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 Citroen C5 X offers somewhat 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 somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 10.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers noticeably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 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, Citroen C5 X is very slightly lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers very slightly more boot space – 555 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 399 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 X is barely ahead 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.

£39,428
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
145 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
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
399 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
11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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
2025
Model Year
2025
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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