Citroën C5 X Citroën ë-C3

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Citroën C5 X Citroën ë-C3
Fuel (differs) Plug-in Hybrid, Hybrid, Petrol Electric
Model years (differs) 2022-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 40,990 € 23,300
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 70/100
Reliability (differs) 62/100
Efficiency (differs) 67/100
Practicality (differs) 64/100
Value retention (differs) 56/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Sedan Hatchback
Power (hp) (differs) 225 113
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.9 11
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 233 135
Length (mm) (differs) 4805 4015
Width (mm) (differs) 1865 1755
Height (mm) (differs) 1485 1577
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1797 1416
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 63 320
Battery (kWh) (differs) 12.4 44
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1300 n/a
Boot (l) (differs) 545 310
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 100
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

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

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Citroën ë-C3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): LFP chemistry (no cobalt) + small 44 kWh pack vs. B-segment EVs (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Citroën ë-C3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën ë-C3 · Efficiency: WLTP 320 km on 44 kWh vs. B-segment EVs (manufacturer figure, indicative; little real-world data) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Citroën ë-C3 · Practicality: Boot 310 l + raised seating + DC charging 100 kW vs. B-segment EVs (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Citroën ë-C3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21

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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.

Profile · IV (BEV, 44 kWh)

Citroën ë-C3

Electric ë-C3 on the Stellantis Smart Car platform, presented in October 2023 and on sale in Europe from 2024. LFP battery of 44 kWh, WLTP around 320 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), motor 83 kW (113 hp), DC charging up to 100 kW. Shares the body with the petrol C3 (PureTech 100). Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure.

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