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Citroen C5 X vs Ford Transit Courier comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Ford Transit Courier?

Citroen C5 X vs Ford Transit Courier: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • barely more efficient
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Ford Transit Courier

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Courier is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,773 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Transit Courier

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 barely more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Courier delivers markedly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 60 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, Ford Transit Courier is moderately lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries clearly more – 701 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 302 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier is decisively 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.

from £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
325 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
529 - 701 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
100 - 136 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
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Ford
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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