Compare performance (270 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Citroen C5 X?
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.
Fiat Ducato is marginally cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,585 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.
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 Fiat Ducato offers clearly more power – delivering 270 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the Citroen C5 X is noticeably faster – reaching 211 km/h, while the Fiat Ducato tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ducato delivers substantially more torque with 450 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.
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: Citroen C5 X offers more seats – 5 vs 3.
In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 X is noticeably lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 2,125 kg. The difference is around 534 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Fiat Ducato offers significantly more capacity – up to 17,000 L, about 15,360 L more than the Citroen C5 X.
When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries clearly more – 2,020 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,621 kg.
The Fiat Ducato is clearly superior 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.
The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.
detailsCitroen 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
34,300 - 57,800 £
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Price
36,900 - 39,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
430 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 233 g/km
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co2
116 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
3
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,125 - 2,940 kg
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Curb weight
1,591 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
545 L
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Length
5,413 - 6,678 mm
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Length
4,805 mm
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Width
2,050 - 2,100 mm
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Width
1,815 mm
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Height
2,254 - 2,774 mm
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Height
1,485 mm
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Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,640 L
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Payload
560 - 2,020 kg
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Payload
399 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
120 - 270 HP
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Power HP
145 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
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Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
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Max Speed
211 km/h
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Torque
320 - 450 Nm
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Torque
230 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
88 - 200 kW
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Power kW
107 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Citroen
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