Compare performance (145 HP vs 196 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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
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.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,917 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.
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 Sports Tourer offers clearly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.
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, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is a bit lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers barely more boot space – 597 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries noticeably more – 502 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 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.
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.
detailsThe Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
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Price
36,900 - 39,400 £
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 445 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
116 g/km
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,591 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Trunk capacity
545 L
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Length
4,805 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,815 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
1,485 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,640 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
399 kg
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
211 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
107 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Vauxhall
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