Citroen C5 X vs Peugeot 5008 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

Citroen C5 X has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36900 £, while the Peugeot 5008 costs 37600 £. That’s a price difference of around 686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 5008 manages with 1 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.10 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.

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 Peugeot 5008 has a decisively edge – offering 325 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 5008 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.40 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 5008 performs minimal better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Citroen C5 X tops out at 211 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 5008 pulls decisively stronger with 511 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 281 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Peugeot 5008 offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Citroen C5 X is hardly perceptible lighter – 1591 kg compared to 1700 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 5008 offers significantly more room – 994 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 449 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 5008 performs distinct better – up to 2310 L, which is about 670 L more than the Citroen C5 X.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 5008 decisively takes the win – 699 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Our conclusion: The Peugeot 5008 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Peugeot 5008 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.