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Citroen C5 X vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 24,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Renault Symbioz?

Citroen C5 X vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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Renault Symbioz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • only slightly 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 Symbioz is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,400 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Symbioz

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Symbioz offers barely more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Symbioz is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Symbioz delivers somewhat more torque with 265 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Symbioz is moderately lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 232 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers only slightly more boot space – 576 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Symbioz carries somewhat more – 459 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Symbioz is clearly superior overall 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 £24,400
Symbioz

Renault Symbioz

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 6 L/100km
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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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PF
19 Feb 2026, 11:56:45

A delightful hybrid (family car). Roomy, quick (combined nearly 150 hp) and safe.

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Michael
5 Dec 2025, 23:17:28

I've been driving the Symbioz Full Hybrid with the iconic trim for 3,500 km. I test-drove both cars. I think the win goes to the Symbioz. Good quality at a family-friendly price. Unfortunately the Opel is simply too expensive. Strangely, what never really gets mentioned is that the Symbioz's suspension is absolutely superb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
24,400 - 30,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
-
Length
4,413 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
1,575 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,682 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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