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Citroen C5 X vs Kia Sportage - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (36900 £ vs 30200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Kia Sportage?

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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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 Sportage has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Citroen C5 X costs 36900 £. That’s a price difference of around 6746 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.10 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

Sportage

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 Kia Sportage has a noticeable edge – offering 239 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.40 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 X performs minimal better – reaching 211 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls noticeable stronger with 320 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Kia Sportage is hardly perceptible lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1591 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers hardly perceptible more room – 587 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 136 L more than the Citroen C5 X.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage clearly perceptible takes the win – 580 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £30,200
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
Citroen C5 X
Kia Sportage

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Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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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 Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Citroen C5 X
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
36900 - 39400 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1591 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4805 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1815 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1640 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.40 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
211 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Kia
Is the Citroen C5 X offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen C5 X is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.