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Citroen C5 X vs Vauxhall Astra - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (36900 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Vauxhall Astra?

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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Vauxhall Astra

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Astra has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Citroen C5 X costs 36900 £. That’s a price difference of around 11717 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.10 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.

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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 Vauxhall Astra has a evident edge – offering 225 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.40 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs to a small extent better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Citroen C5 X tops out at 211 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is to a small extent lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1591 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers clearly perceptible more room – 545 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 X performs slightly better – up to 1640 L, which is about 301 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra distinct takes the win – 509 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
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Citroen C5 X

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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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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36900 - 39400 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
116 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1591 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4805 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1815 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1640 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.40 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
211 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall

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Is the Citroen C5 X offered with different drivetrains?

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

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