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Citroen C5 X vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Fiat 500?

Citroen C5 X vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

500

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 moderately more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C5 X delivers marginally more torque with 230 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 10 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.

Seats: Citroen C5 X offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is substantially lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 461 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers considerably more boot space – 545 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 360 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C5 X carries somewhat more – 399 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 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.

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Fiat 500

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 331 km
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Reviews Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Flament
13 Jun 2026, 13:54:21

Value for money / comfort, space unbeatable — C5 X Shine, 4‑cylinder petrol with options... heated, electrically adjustable programmable seat, 2 years, 12,000 km, €23,000

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The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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