Skoda Superb 2010 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 32 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.84 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Skoda Superb and Citroen C5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 603 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1462 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 98 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Skoda Superb can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`157 | 2`326 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3400 | |
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