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Citroen C5 X vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Kia Picanto?

Citroen C5 X vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly 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.

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 Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Picanto

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 68 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 X is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.4 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C5 X delivers considerably more torque with 230 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 134 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, Kia Picanto is significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 467 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers considerably more boot space – 545 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C5 X carries slightly more – 399 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 X 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.

£39,428
C5 X

Citroen C5 X

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 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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Citroen C5 X
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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