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Citroen C5 X vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Citroen C5 X vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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.

Citroen C5 X is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,286 £.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 345 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 470 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, Citroen C5 X is significantly lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 674 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers moderately more boot space – 545 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries a bit more – 465 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 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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Reviews Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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13 Jun 2026, 13:54:21

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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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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