Citroën C5 X vs Volkswagen Arteon: real-world fuel use
In real life the Citroën C5 X uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel than the Volkswagen Arteon — about £34 a year at 15,000 km and £1.40/L.
1,151 cars in the data
Citroën C5 X4.4×the official figure
Official
1.3
Real world
5.6
0510 L/100 km
1,793 cars in the data
Volkswagen Arteon4.6×the official figure
Official
1.2
Real world
5.7
0510 L/100 km
| Citroën C5 X | Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Real fuel use (L/100 km) | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Official fuel use (L/100 km) | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Gap vs official | 4.4× | 4.6× |
| Distance with engine off | 25% | 28% |
| Real CO2 from fuel (g/km) | 129 | 133 |
| Official electric range (km) | 60 | 59 |
| Average kerb weight (kg) | 1,797 | 1,811 |
| Cars in the data | 1,151 | 1,793 |
Bold = better. Source: EEA OBFCM real-world data, reporting year 2024, CC BY 4.0.
Which one is cheaper to run?
On fuel alone, the Citroën C5 X comes out ahead for the average owner. Your own result depends mostly on how often you charge. Owners drive the Citroën C5 X 25% of the time with the engine off, and the Volkswagen Arteon 28%. Run the calculator with your own driving.