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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Superb Combi – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Skoda Superb Combi?

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

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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 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Skoda Superb Combi costs 35200 £. That’s a price difference of around 6094 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Superb Combi manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 2.50 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs clearly better – achieving up to 520 km, about 386 km more than the Skoda Superb Combi.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Superb Combi has a noticeable edge – offering 265 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Superb Combi is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Superb Combi performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C5 Aircross tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Superb Combi pulls noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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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 Superb Combi is slight lighter – 1575 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers somewhat more room – 690 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Superb Combi performs to a small extent better – up to 1920 L, which is about 252 L more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Superb Combi a bit takes the win – 584 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Skoda Superb Combi shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £35,200
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Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 7.8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 134 km

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
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Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 41600 £
Price
35200 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
124 - 134 km
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
8 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Curb weight
1575 - 1853 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4902 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1482 mm
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 210 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
170 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 Aircross?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.