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Fiat Ducato vs Citroen C5 X comparison

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?

Fiat Ducato vs Citroen C5 X: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power

Citroen C5 X

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  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably lighter

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

Ducato

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.

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.

C5 X

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 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.

Ducato

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: 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £34,300
Ducato

Fiat Ducato

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 270 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 430 km
Fiat Ducato
Citroen C5 X

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Fiat Ducato

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.

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Citroen C5 X

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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Fiat Ducato
Citroen C5 X

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 57,800 £
Price
36,900 - 39,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,125 - 2,940 kg
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
5,413 - 6,678 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
2,050 - 2,100 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
2,254 - 2,774 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
Max trunk capacity
1,640 L
Payload
560 - 2,020 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 270 HP
Power HP
145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
211 km/h
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
88 - 200 kW
Power kW
107 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Citroen
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