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Citroen C5 X vs VW Tayron - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (36900 £ vs 39600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or VW Tayron?

Citroen C5 X

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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VW Tayron

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36900 £, while the VW Tayron costs 39600 £. That’s a price difference of around 2704 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tayron manages with 1.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.10 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

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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 VW Tayron has a decisively edge – offering 272 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tayron is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.10 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.40 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tayron performs slightly better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Citroen C5 X tops out at 211 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tayron pulls clearly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Citroen C5 X is hardly perceptible lighter – 1591 kg compared to 1682 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tayron offers distinct more room – 885 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 340 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tayron performs noticeable better – up to 2090 L, which is about 450 L more than the Citroen C5 X.

When it comes to payload, VW Tayron evident takes the win – 566 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 167 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Tayron proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Tayron is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £39,600
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VW Tayron

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.5 L
  • Electric Range : 116 - 123 km
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Citroen C5 X

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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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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VW Tayron

The VW Tayron is Volkswagen's roomy, no-nonsense SUV that pairs clean, familiar styling with a practical cabin built for families and everyday use. It rides comfortably, packs sensible tech and creature comforts, and feels like the sensible sweater of SUVs for buyers who prefer steady value over headline-grabbing drama.

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Reviews Citroen C5 X

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36900 - 39400 £
Price
39600 - 53300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
116 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1591 kg
Curb weight
1682 - 1948 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
4805 mm
Length
4792 mm
Width
1815 mm
Width
1853 - 1866 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1666 - 1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1640 L
Max trunk capacity
1915 - 2090 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
489 - 566 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.40 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
211 km/h
Max Speed
204 - 240 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW

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Is the Citroen C5 X offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen C5 X is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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