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Citroen C5 X vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (36,900 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Kia Ceed?

Citroen C5 X vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

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  • barely more power
  • slightly more efficient

Kia Ceed

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C5 X

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Ceed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,431 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Ceed

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen C5 X offers barely more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed delivers only slightly more torque with 253 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 23 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, Kia Ceed is markedly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries somewhat more – 490 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed is far ahead 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 £23,500
Ceed

Kia Ceed

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6 - 6.4 L/100km
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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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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,900 - 39,400 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,640 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
211 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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