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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 2 HP more power than Citroen C5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 21 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 439 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 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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.8 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): | 1`995 | 2`155 | |
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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 40 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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