The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,600
€ 21,300
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 1.8 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
57.1
73.2
82.5
56.9
69.6
77.5
73.2 in
Width
69.6 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
110.8
188.1
101.4
179.9
188.1 in
Length
179.9 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.25 %
General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
X7
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
38 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
559 mi
Range
727 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
727 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
