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Citroen C5 X vs Fiat Topolino comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 8,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Fiat Topolino?

Citroen C5 X vs Fiat Topolino: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • 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:

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

Fiat Topolino is significantly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,951 £.

Topolino

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 substantially more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C5 X delivers considerably more torque with 230 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 186 Nm more.

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Citroen C5 X offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is substantially lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 1,029 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers clearly more boot space – 545 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 482 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C5 X carries significantly more – 399 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 261 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Topolino 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.

from £8,500
Topolino

Fiat Topolino

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Citroen C5 X

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
562 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,400 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
138 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
44 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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