Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Citroen C5 2008
Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 105 HP | 138 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
Skoda Octavia engine produces 33 HP less power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Citroen C5. Despite less power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 71 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
1170 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
870 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.57 m | 4.78 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
Skoda Octavia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Octavia is 21 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 439 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | no data | |
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 121 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. The Citroen C5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`190 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | above average | below average | |
Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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