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Citroen C5 X vs SERES 3 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 32,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or SERES 3?

Citroen C5 X vs SERES 3: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

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  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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SERES 3

  • moderately cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • very slightly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SERES 3 is moderately cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,514 £.

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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 SERES 3 offers slightly more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 3 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 3 delivers visibly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 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 moderately lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,765 kg. The difference is around 174 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers clearly more boot space – 545 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 545 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C5 X carries noticeably more – 399 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 3 holds a narrow 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.

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SERES 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 301 km
Citroen C5 X
SERES 3

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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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SERES 3

The SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.

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Citroen C5 X
SERES 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,400 £
Price
32,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
301 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
300 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
SERES
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