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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

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?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range

Skoda Superb Combi

  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • moderately 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:

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.

Superb Combi

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 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.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £36,100
Superb Combi

Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 128 - 137 km
Citroen C5 Aircross
Skoda Superb Combi

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Citroen C5 Aircross

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 Superb Combi

The 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.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
4,902 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,920 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
232 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda
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