Left-field estate car challenge! Citroen C5 X vs Volvo V90 - which is best?

[@paulmcdonald5438]

I have a 4yr old v90, had it 3yrs, faultless, comfy, spacious. Got all the toys, heated and cooled seats... absolutely brilliant. Eccentric maybe, but does everything I need and so much more, and stands out from the crowd.

[@colinmassey527]

I had a V90 and absolutely loved it. Just wish they would bring out an EV90

[@miguelbarrosorainha5951]

Citroën C5X by far!! I have one C5X 225hp Plugin Hybrid and it is such an awesome car. Comfortable, technologically advanced and with an avangarde and distinctive design! ❤

[@plupluplutus]

only issue is that you don't go too far away with that 40L tank...

[@miguelbarrosorainha5951]

​@@plupluplutus for me is not a problem. Refill takes less than 5 minutes, and I can do more than 700kms on a single tank

[@jamiep61]

The Volvo V90 Estate recently went back on sale In the UK 😊

[@Poorlybobsdad]

Hurray - shove your SUV where the sun don’t shine. 😁

[@saintfirmino4433]

Very good news.

[@Jesuscger]

C5-X for sure...but the hybrid one with 225hp!

[@ALFOONUS]

its still slow!

[@ilovesheryterry]

when it runs out of battery you're carrying around all that size and weight plus the batteries with a 150hp 1.6T. it's not a great car, not at all!

[@Jesuscger]

@@ALFOONUS Buy a Ferrari, not a Volvo.....

[@Jesuscger]

@@ilovesheryterry It's 180hp, not 150hp.

[@IwillBwaiting]

Love the V90. Keeping my eye on the prices of the V90 CC's for future (second hand) purchase.

[@tamukachikanyairo9792]

been in the market for a while… they ain’t getting any better

[@sheyone9075]

I really like Citroen C5X, but Citroen exit Malaysian market last fews years 🥹

[@Telecaster4959]

I'd have a Volvo everytime..The BMW is just a lot of extra money for a badge

[@knowntobehonest]

The other car is a Citroën.

[@garyburke301]

@@knowntobehonest 🤣🤣🤣

[@DM-rc4yu]

Spoken like a true expert.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

I would most definitely have the Citroen.

[@garethtaylor1470]

Seeing this new design I would definitely consider the Citroen looks wise and certainly over a BMW! The Citroens interior is very nice but those engine choices are a bit fluffy aren’t they? The Volvo for me is just what I prefer in this line up, although that infotainment screen setup is an absolute pigs ear of design in such a sleek minimalist vehicle, it looks like the ones in Minis! If it has all the features and functions well then fine but I’d just expect more from Volvo, I mean it just doesn’t fit the aesthetic of the vehicle at all.

[@alanwayte432]

Physical climate controls..excellent

[@gingerb36]

I went with the Citroen c5x plug in, low bik and a very comfortable ride on our poor roads. Yes certain things could be improved, mainly the auto gearbox but the tech inside and out is fantastic and I love the design/looks of the car overall.

[@shaywhelan1]

If I was getting a Volvo estate, I'd go for the V60, the V90 just looks too long.

[@susanb.1113]

The lack of a square back V estate (such as older style V70, XC70) forced me to buy an new XC40 last year, but it's still too high for my dog to get in without me having to lift him, and he's 50kg 😢 so I will def be trading up to a new V90 in 2025

[@eddyvanderstraeten2522]

Love Citroen

[@will2048]

Why did Volvo drop the vertical rear window and sacrificed rear load space, looked far better too.

[@ivogalabov1973]

Nice to see you again!

[@alanwayte432]

Back in 1997 I had a Number of Ford company cars Ford Orion then Sierra, on joining a new company they gave me a Citroen Xantia Diesel Turbo, the design was different, it had extremely comfortable ride and the engine was economical and powerful for the day, the only issue I had was seats gave me a bad back after 100 miles, howeverI missed the car when I was given a BMW 320 D ..

[@jpht1964]

I choose the Citroën above all other boring looking heavy others. its really an incredible car and much cheaper to run than those posh but mondain looking German and Swedish cars.

[@ilovesheryterry]

there's no diesel

[@hanswurst6316]

Rebecca did you try to sit on the built-in booster seat? are they comfortable to sit on? please da a review of them next time!

[@sarpongKyei]

Look! It’s a UK police cars vs French police cars showdown 🌝

[@motorpoint]

Hahaha - I missed a trick with the video title -Tim

[@nev7991]

I could be wrong but I think all older Volvos r getting OTA updates to the new Google OS on the new XC90, so a much more intuitive system

[@kevinburns5097]

Bought a brand new Citroen C5X plug in hybrid mid August and it developed an engine fault after only 400 miles. Left back to dealer on September 4th and still without it today October 25th. C3 on loan🙄

[@Mogsy28uk]

Old style Volvo yes, but costly for the new ones. Never been a fan of French cars, I'll stick with my Subaru Outback Touring.....although new Skoda Octavia Estate also a good choice 😎😎

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

Is anyone interested in the size of the boot when they’re close enough .

[@darrenbuckley7176]

No comparison volvo is in a much higher league

[@PhilOsGarage]

My V50 has 161,000 miles on it, I trust it far more than I’d trust a 161,000 mile Citroen. I’m actually quite a fan of Citroen, but there is no comparison between the two.

[@paulchilds8884]

Great review

[@f1b1777]

Want the look and inside of the Volvo but with the Famous Citroen Suspension and a BMW straight 6 diesel engine . that’s the ideal mix for me

[@markholmes6831]

Skoda offer 2 excellent options to both these.

[@PhilOsGarage]

Left field? Volvo is literally the first place my mind goes to when thinking about estate cars. That V90 is actually going to be far cheaper than the Citroen when depreciation is factored in.

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Both gorgeous Cars!!! Remind me of the Crown Signia from Toyota 😍

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

Didn’t know you were here, Rebecca! Subscribed!

[@Ro-ie9ic]

The c5x is terribly ugly I’m afraid to say. Just my personal opinion though!

[@keijopulkkinen7587]

V60 or V90 would be just a perfect match.

[@BenzinioB]

hah... see who is here?!!! so now I have to subscribe..!

[@dtrain1634]

Best car reviewer ever :) Volvo is the best id say

[@dukeofdevon5608]

I would never have a French car due to the electrics were always crap back in the day

[@sterling147]

I am just having my C5x serviced in Northern France. The salesman has just told me that Stellantis have stopped production of the C5x. Also the wet cambelt of the current Puretech 1.2 three cylinder engine has been redesigned to have a chain.

[@juliebell8072]

Citroen are not ceasing C5X production.

[@nicksmpsn6546]

I really like the C5X, but I'm just not sure i could go from my Audi to a Citroen.

[@marcuswoodgate4026]

Audis have a certain stigma attached to them (BMWs) too for that matter. A thuggish stigma so for that reason alone. The Citroen will be better.

[@nicksmpsn6546]

@@marcuswoodgate4026 Thuggish!? 😂 Definitely not.

[@marcuswoodgate4026]

@@nicksmpsn6546 as yourself driving an Audi, I wouldn’t expect you to understand. But it was worth a try? But definitely so……. Thuggish/ Chav sort of look. Sort of people with tattoo’s all up their arms, hair tattooed on! You get what I’m saying? It’s just something Iv noticed with most Audi and BMW drivers. Something else Iv noticed too, the only people who tend to disagree with this are the Audi and BMW drivers. 🙃

[@nicksmpsn6546]

@@marcuswoodgate4026 Alas, I am the total opposite of everything you describe. I drive a car because I like it, and whilst I absolutely do understand what you say, I tend steer clear (no pun intended) of stereotyping, especially in this nuts woke culture we find ourselves in 🤔

[@marcuswoodgate4026]

@@nicksmpsn6546 stereotyping is claiming all of a certain type of person is doing the same thing. I have never stereotyped in any of my previous comments. Go back and take a look. Iv mentioned ‘most’ not ‘all’ Audi and BMW drivers and that’s only because Iv genuinely noticed that. I mean that’s assuming you aimed that stereotypical comment at me? I can’t be sure.

[@teacher1336]

T-Rex arms on point

[@davidhayes4814]

….. or get a Skoda Superb Estate …..

[@motorpoint]

Excellent comment and correct opinion! -Tim

[@PhilOsGarage]

An excellent choice, as is the SEAT Exeo.

[@M90LRT]

Rebecca can you join one of the matts drag race please. Can someone vote on this please.

[@captainsweatpants5229]

Hell, no! Rebecca is all class and Watson is just an ass.

[@Cous1nJack]

Wagon > SUV

[@mdgg55]

I .ove Skoda. Have had a C5 a d VolvoX 40and XC60. The Soda Octavia Estate 2.0ltr diesel beat both in terms of quality, reliability, and. Ootspace.😊

[@GambitXJS]

Rebecca is so pretty.

[@BarryGibson-e6x]

The Citroen will fall apart while the Volvo will go on for ever, I had bmw ,Audi ,VW an the Volvo just does everything simply an reliably

[@volt8684]

Wrong

[@BarryGibson-e6x]

@@volt8684 really have you ever owned a Citroen or a Volvo or you a Dacia owner lol

[@lucassitanggang5154]

Rebecca? New presenter?

[@robertwalker1742]

Just ask the police which is best, Volvo win every time, you have one life, keep it safe.

[@sejautie]

BMW and Volvo catching fire?

[@daniel-victorconstantin3301]

Volvo has a much better interior

[@jrs9264]

Sorry , but French and Italian cars were almost entirely run out of the states due to lousy quality and reliability. Volvos are NOT one of those. 💯🤔🍋🙋🤣

[@Cian-oi4yo]

Back in the 80s

[@ballisticmissl7919]

Volvo has sub-par reliability. You are confusing safety for reliability

[@williamegler8771]

Modern Volvos are some of the most problematic vehicles on the road in the US.

[@sharonec5419]

Yes because American cars are so much better lol.

[@ketojiva]

Volvo has been a Chinese manufacturer since 2010.

[@rasherbasher8203]

Shitroen with wet-belt engine. Nope👎

[@rc666]

Why? Just follow the manual and service.

[@robtt997]

Excellent review as normal. You don’t mention the lower load height that estates have excellent for getting dog in !

[@stephandolby]

I can't be sure, but the hybrid 1.2s are chain-driven, so maybe the normal ones are as well?

[@sejautie]

1.6 pure tech has chain on C5 air cross 1.2 wet belts 1.5 and 2.0 has the rubber 😊

[@ilovesheryterry]

it's an extremely well documented (fatal) design flaw. following the brand's recommended service will make you have to get a new engine eventually

[@fredpressy6127]

Better not best

[@nickevans3190]

What a stupid comparison between these cars 😂 why??? Didn't they choose to higher capacity citroen engine 1.8 plug in hybrid and then citroen would be much more on par with the volvo in terms of performance and price BUT having said all that it's Volvo and the V90 for me All day long

[@motorpoint]

Because this is what we had on the day -Tim

[@1SeanPG]

🦊

[@sejautie]

Some Volvo catching fire?

[@ALFOONUS]

One is a luxury car, the other is a shitroen, they are not even in the same league!!

[@sharonec5419]

Actually it's Spelled Citroen. One is made and owned by the Chinese now not that there is anything wrong with that but some people have not got over it the other is owned by Stellantis which also own Opel/Vauxhall, Peugeot, Fiat, Alfa who sorry are you an Alfa nut I guess that must be shit too so since but Citroen and Alfa are owned by the same company. You might have to go have a cry now.

[@sejautie]

Citroen ds made the beautiful car of 2023 beating the Germans even the pure tech 3 cylinder beat VW look it up Ds4; nearly 60 grand

[@ilovesheryterry]

the puretech three cylinder is one of the worst engines in history

[@sejautie]

@@ilovesheryterry it won engine of the year 3 years in a row beating vw trouble is it's the belt not the engine there was a defect in belt fords idea eco boost still better than ford

[@p.weller4336]

of course they are not even in the same league, citroen is three times more confortable than volvo..

[@TsLeng]

Skoda superb. End of story😂

[@fredatlas4396]

Volvo was taken over in about 2000 by Ford. Volvos are now just Ford's. They share the same chassis and engines

[@sharonec5419]

Lol. No they don't and even if they did, what would be wrong with that? VW own Audi and Porsche and yet people still buy them overhyped heaps of junk. It would just mean they Volvo have some of the best handling and chassis in the business. But since you have been asleep for the last 15 years I will just leave in your little dream land. Might not want to ruin it for you by telling you who actually owns Volvo now.

[@fredatlas4396]

@@sharonec5419 Volvos use Ford focus and Ford Mondeo chassis and ford engines for some yrs now. Where have you been living, Ford took over Volvo around 2000, lock stock and barrel. And why the pathetic insults

[@sharonec5419]

@@fredatlas4396 No, they are not. The Cinese company Geeley bought Volvo from Ford during the recession when Ford were selling there PAG (Premium Auto Group), which composed of Volvo, Jaguar, Aston Martin etc. Jaguar were bought by Tata and Aston Martin by a Canadian Equity Group.

[@JohnGuidetti751]

@@fredatlas4396You been living under a rock or something? Geely acquired Volvo in 2010 over 14 years Volvo has nothing to do for Ford neither do their new cars lol.

[@JohnGuidetti751]

@@sharonec5419You’re weird too. VAG is a big group with a hierarchy of different platforms for every category. You might have your preference to a rubbish Kia but you can't knock a Porsche hopefully one day you will experience what performance and luxury is.keep the same tone for Kia who's parent company is Hyundai.