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Vauxhall Astra vs Citroen C5 X comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Citroen C5 X?

Vauxhall Astra vs Citroen C5 X: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

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.

Vauxhall Astra is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

C5 X

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra offers markedly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Astra

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, Vauxhall Astra is somewhat lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers visibly more boot space – 545 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries markedly more – 502 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Vauxhall Astra

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Citroen C5 X

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
39,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
107 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Citroen
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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