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Citroen C5 X vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Toyota Proace Bus?

Citroen C5 X vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
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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 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.

Toyota Proace Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,864 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Proace Bus

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 Toyota Proace Bus offers somewhat more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 X is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.4 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 170 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.

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 X is somewhat lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 244 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries considerably more – 1,265 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 866 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 218 - 343 km
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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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Citroen C5 X
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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