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Citroen C5 X vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (36,900 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Vauxhall Corsa?

Citroen C5 X vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more trunk space

Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

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

C5 X

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Corsa is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,288 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Corsa

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Corsa offers only slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Citroen C5 X is marginally faster – reaching 211 km/h, while the Vauxhall Corsa tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers somewhat more torque with 260 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 416 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers considerably more boot space – 545 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 236 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 X offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,640 L, about 598 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries moderately more – 445 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa is clearly superior 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 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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Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,900 - 39,400 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
116 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,061 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,640 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,042 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
211 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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