Citroen C5 2010 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
|
Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 58 HP less power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
|
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1220 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2010 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C5 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 565 litres | |
|
Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 126 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`041 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Citroen C5 has
|
Skoda Superb has
| |