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Citroen C5 X vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Fiat 600?

Citroen C5 X vs Fiat 600: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more trunk space
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Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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

Fiat 600 is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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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 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 600 delivers slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is clearly lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 326 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers markedly more boot space – 545 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries noticeably more – 517 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 stands well ahead of its rival 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 600

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 409 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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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 600 is small, cheeky and utterly charming, a pocket-sized Italian that packs more personality than its size suggests. Ideal for city buyers who want fuss-free motoring with a playful driving character, it puts smiles ahead of spreadsheets.

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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Jos van der kolk
20 Jan 2026, 21:23:37

Lovely car — one thing they forgot: the 600 has a heat pump and, as far as I know, the 500 doesn’t, which is quite an important detail.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
0 - 129 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
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
427 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, 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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