Compare performance (225 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Skoda Superb Combi?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C5 Aircross is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Skoda Superb Combi costs 36,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,951 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers clearly more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 383 km more than the Skoda Superb Combi.
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 Superb Combi offers a bit more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Superb Combi is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Superb Combi delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Skoda Superb Combi is marginally lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers moderately more boot space – 690 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.
When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Combi carries moderately more – 584 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.
The Skoda Superb Combi is far ahead overall 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.
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.
detailsThe Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
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Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Electric Range
128 - 137 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
28 - 178 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,902 mm
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Width
1,870 mm
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Width
1,849 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,482 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,920 L
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Payload
497 - 584 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
232 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Power kW
110 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Skoda
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