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Citroen C5 X vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (36,900 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Mazda 6 Estate?

Citroen C5 X vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly more trunk space

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

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

C5 X

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 6 Estate is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,908 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

6 Estate

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is marginally faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Citroen C5 X tops out at 211 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers somewhat more torque with 258 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 28 Nm more.

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is barely lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers very slightly more boot space – 545 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 24 L more than the Citroen C5 X.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries noticeably more – 571 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate 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.

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6 Estate

Mazda 6 Estate

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,900 - 39,400 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 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
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,640 L
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
211 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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