Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Citroen C5 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 317 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 4 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 5 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 104 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 | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 2.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 2`020 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
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