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Citroen C5 X vs Vauxhall Combo comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Vauxhall Combo?

Citroen C5 X vs Vauxhall Combo: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • barely more efficient
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Vauxhall Combo

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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:

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

Vauxhall Combo is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,551 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Combo

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 Citroen C5 X offers moderately more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo delivers visibly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Combo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo is barely lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Combo offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 505 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo carries considerably more – 695 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 296 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo 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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Combo

Vauxhall Combo

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
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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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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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Vauxhall Combo

The Opel Combo is a hardworking and surprisingly polished small van that blends van-like practicality with car-like comfort, making it a sensible choice for families and tradespeople who need versatility without fuss. It may not grab attention on the style front, but clever packaging and a levelheaded approach mean you spend more time getting things done and less time worrying about compromise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
141 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
399 kg
Payload
544 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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