Citroën C4 Citroën C5 X

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Citroën C4 Citroën C5 X
Fuel (differs) Petrol Plug-in Hybrid, Hybrid, Petrol
Model years (differs) 2020-now 2022-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 28,490 € 40,990
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 66/100
Reliability (differs) 62/100
Practicality (differs) 64/100
Value retention (differs) 60/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Crossover Sedan
Power (hp) (differs) 130 225
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 10.2 7.9
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 200 233
Length (mm) (differs) 4350 4805
Width (mm) (differs) 1800 1865
Height (mm) (differs) 1525 1485
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1353 1797
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.7
Petrol consumption (l/100km) (differs) 5.7
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1200 1300
Boot (l) (differs) 380 545
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 63
Battery (kWh) (differs) 12.4
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Citroën C4 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs. WLTP 5.7 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C4 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 segment + owner reviews + RDW recalls (PureTech three-cylinder with points to note) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C4 · Practicality: Boot 380 l + raised seating and comfort suspension, vs. C-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C4 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (Citroën historically below C-segment average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C4 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · III PureTech 130 (2020+, facelift 2024)

Citroën C4

C-segment model on the CMP platform from Stellantis, a cross between hatchback and crossover with raised seating. The common petrol is the PureTech 130 (1.2 three-cylinder turbo); below it sits a PureTech 100. The 2024 facelift renewed the front and the interior, not the drivetrain. WLTP consumption around 5.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 6.3-6.8 l/100km in mixed use (public forums, not measured by us). Shares the body with the electric ë-C4. Boot 380 l.

Profile · (I, 2022+, PHEV 225 / Hybrid 145)

Citroën C5 X

D-segment fastback on Stellantis' EMP2 platform (manufacturer figure, indicative). Available as PureTech 130 petrol, Hybrid 145 mild-hybrid and as e-Hybrid 225 PHEV with electric WLTP range around 63 km.

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