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Citroen C5 X vs Peugeot 308 – Differences & prices compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen C5 X or Peugeot 308 fits your lifestyle better.

Citroen C5 X

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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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.

Peugeot 308 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29200 £, while the Citroen C5 X costs 36900 £. That’s a price difference of around 7671 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.10 L. The difference is about 2.80 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 Peugeot 308 has a noticeable edge – offering 195 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.40 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Citroen C5 X tops out at 211 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Peugeot 308 is slight lighter – 1453 kg compared to 1591 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers evident more room – 545 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 X performs to a small extent better – up to 1640 L, which is about 317 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 clearly perceptible takes the win – 503 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Peugeot 308 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Citroen C5 X
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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
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Citroen C5 X

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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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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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Reviews Citroen C5 X

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Reviews Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36900 - 39400 £
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
116 g/km
co2
0 - 129 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
1453 - 1749 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4805 mm
Length
4367 mm
Width
1815 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1640 L
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.40 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
211 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Peugeot

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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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