Citroën C5 X or Mazda 6 GJ/GL?

2021–present vs 2012–2023 · Liftback vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: C5 X 4,805 mm, 6 GJ/GL 4,870 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: C5 X 545 l, 6 GJ/GL 522 l.
Lowest consumption: C5 X 1.2 l/100 km, 6 GJ/GL 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: C5 X 96–165 kW, 6 GJ/GL 107–170 kW.
Standard equipment: C5 X 28 items (Feel Pack), 6 GJ/GL 33 items (Prime-Line).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Citroën C5 X2021–present · 6 engines · Feel Pack, Shine, Shine Pack, YouSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 6 GJ/GL2012–2023 · 12 engines · Prime-Line, Center-Line, Sports-Line, Exclusive-LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën C5 X2021–presentno listings	Mazda 6 GJ/GL2012–2023no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,805 mm	Length4,805 mm–4,870 mm
Width	Width1,865 mm	Width1,840 mm
Height	Height1,485 mm	Height1,450 mm–1,480 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,785 mm	Wheelbase2,750 mm–2,830 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume485 l–545 l	Trunk volume480 l–522 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,493 kg–1,801 kg	Curb weight1,345 kg–1,605 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–52 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2021–present	Production years2012–2023
Body type	Body typeLiftback	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines12
Power	Power96–165 kW (131–224 hp)	Power107–170 kW (145–231 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6	Displacement (l)2.0–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.2 l/100 km · 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 180	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 225	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.5T
Top speed	Top speed233 km/h	Top speed239 km/h
Trim levelsFeel Pack · Prime-Line
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Feel Pack	Items in the base trim33 · Prime-Line
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Feel Pack	Items in the top trim43 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort10 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Power Folding Mirrors	Power Folding Mirrors✓	Power Folding Mirrors—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Lane Departure Warning	Lane Departure Warning✓	Lane Departure Warning—
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C5 X or Mazda 6 GJ/GL?

Length: Mazda 6 GJ/GL 4,870 mm, Citroën C5 X 4,805 mm (a 65 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,830 vs 2,785 mm. Boot: 522 vs 545 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C5 X or Mazda 6 GJ/GL?

The most frugal Citroën C5 X uses 1.2 l/100 km (1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 180); the most frugal Mazda 6 GJ/GL 4.2 l/100 km (2.2 Skyactiv-D 150).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C5 X or Mazda 6 GJ/GL?

The strongest Citroën C5 X makes 165 kW (224 hp) (1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 225); the strongest Mazda 6 GJ/GL 170 kW (231 hp) (2.5T).

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