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Citroen C5 X vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Peugeot 508 SW?

Citroen C5 X vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Peugeot 508 SW

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Citroen C5 X is somewhat cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

508 SW

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 508 SW offers substantially more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers considerably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

C5 X

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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 X is a bit lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers only slightly more boot space – 545 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 508 SW carries somewhat more – 454 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW holds a decisive overall lead 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 £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 52 km
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Citroen C5 X
Peugeot 508 SW

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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