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Citroen C5 X vs Renault Rafale - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (36900 £ vs 37500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Renault Rafale?

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

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

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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 Renault Rafale costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 634 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Rafale manages with 0.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.10 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

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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 Renault Rafale has a decisively edge – offering 300 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Rafale is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.40 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C5 X performs somewhat better – reaching 211 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 31 km/h.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Citroen C5 X is minimal lighter – 1591 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers slightly more room – 627 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Rafale performs to a small extent better – up to 1910 L, which is about 270 L more than the Citroen C5 X.

When it comes to payload, Renault Rafale somewhat takes the win – 444 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Rafale proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Rafale is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,500
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Renault Rafale

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.6 - 5 L
  • Electric Range : 97 km
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Citroen C5 X

4 (3 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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Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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Reviews Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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Reviews Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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Martin
4 Dec 2025, 08:40:43

As a Rafale owner, I'm happy with my choice. The car is spacious, feels luxurious, quiet, robust and very efficient at the same time. I also feel more “up to date” compared to the RAV4.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36900 - 39400 £
Price
37500 - 49500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption L/100km
0.6 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
14 - 109 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1591 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2025 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Length
4805 mm
Length
4710 mm
Width
1815 mm
Width
1886 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1640 L
Max trunk capacity
1826 - 1910 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
415 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.40 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
211 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault

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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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