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Citroen C5 X vs Renault Rafale comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Renault Rafale?

Citroen C5 X vs Renault Rafale: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • marginally lighter
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Renault Rafale

4.9 (10 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Renault Rafale is very slightly cheaper – starting at 37,700 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Rafale uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Rafale

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Rafale is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

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 marginally lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Rafale offers moderately more boot space – 627 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Rafale carries a bit more – 444 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Rafale 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 £37,700
Rafale

Renault Rafale

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 km
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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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Reviews Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Flament
13 Jun 2026, 13:54:21

Value for money / comfort, space unbeatable — C5 X Shine, 4‑cylinder petrol with options... heated, electrically adjustable programmable seat, 2 years, 12,000 km, €23,000

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Renault Rafale

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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andy
19 Jun 2026, 12:58:24

Very good value for money for a well-equipped car.

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Low Budget Urus
4 May 2026, 18:28:11

Resonably good, efficiant and very good looking family hyper Hybrid....

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PILI
18 Feb 2026, 08:48:58

Very good car — responsive, supple, comfortable and reasonably economical. Not quite at the German premium level for noise insulation, but very close... Exceptional chassis.

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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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Citroen C5 X
Renault Rafale

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
37,700 - 49,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
43 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,886 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
415 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, 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
200 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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