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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 23800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • convincingly more efficient

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly perceptible cheaper
  • to a small extent more power
  • clearly perceptible quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • evident lighter
  • minimal more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

C5 Aircross

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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £ , while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Limousine has a to a small extent edge – offering 265 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Octavia Limousine pulls slightly stronger with 370 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

C5 Aircross

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 curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is evident lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 278 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers minimal more room – 600 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine somewhat takes the win – 545 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is narrowly ahead 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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Citroen C5 Aircross
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C5 Aircross

Citroen C5 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 5.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 520 km
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Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (2 Reviews)
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The Citroën C5 Aircross feels like a sofa on wheels, delivering a calm, floaty ride and clever packaging that makes life with luggage and kids noticeably easier. Quirky French styling and a supremely practical, family-focused cabin mean it quietly wins hearts by prioritising comfort over showroom bravado.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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Reviews Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (2 Reviews)
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Alexis vasquez
15 Feb 2026, 21:03:58

I find the Citroën better suited to my daily driving — more comfortable and efficient, with a softer suspension compared with the firmer Toyota Cross.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
29100 - 43000 £
Price
23800 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
-
Height
1455 - 1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1555 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda

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What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 Aircross?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.