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Citroen C4 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Citroen C4 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • visibly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C4 is markedly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,415 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers a bit more boot space – 600 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries noticeably more – 545 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Tomasz
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A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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