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Citroen C5 X vs Suzuki S-Cross comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 110 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Suzuki S-Cross?

Citroen C5 X vs Suzuki S-Cross: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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Suzuki S-Cross

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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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.

Suzuki S-Cross is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,666 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Suzuki S-Cross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

S-Cross

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 Citroen C5 X offers noticeably more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki S-Cross delivers very slightly more torque with 235 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 5 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, Suzuki S-Cross is visibly lighter – 1,280 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 311 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers visibly more boot space – 545 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki S-Cross carries barely more – 405 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki S-Cross 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.

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S-Cross

Suzuki S-Cross

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
21,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
119 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,280 - 1,385 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,785 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
395 - 405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
110 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
81 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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