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Citroen C5 X vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Subaru Outback?

Citroen C5 X vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Subaru Outback

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  • somewhat more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C5 X is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 592 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Outback

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 Subaru Outback offers somewhat more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Outback is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Outback delivers marginally more torque with 252 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 22 Nm more.

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 X is barely lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers marginally more boot space – 561 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries markedly more – 557 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 158 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Outback sits just ahead 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.

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Outback

Subaru Outback

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 169 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.6 L/100km
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Citroen C5 X
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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