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Citroen C5 X vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Peugeot 308?

Citroen C5 X vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Peugeot 308 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,191 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

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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 Peugeot 308 offers visibly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers visibly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 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, Peugeot 308 is barely lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers noticeably more boot space – 545 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries visibly more – 503 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 450 km
Citroen C5 X
Peugeot 308

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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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Peugeot 308

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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Citroen C5 X
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,400 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Peugeot
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