The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,900

€ 30,000

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 2.0 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS.
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
57.1
73.2
82.5
57
69.6
77.5
73.2 in
Width
69.6 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
110.8
188.1
101.5
180.2
188.1 in
Length
180.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
3519 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.84 %

General
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
X7
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS
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25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
25.5 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
28 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
444 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
525 mi
444 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
159.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft