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Citroen C5 X vs Skoda Superb Limousine comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Skoda Superb Limousine?

Citroen C5 X vs Skoda Superb Limousine: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Skoda Superb Limousine

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • somewhat 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

C5 X

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Superb Limousine is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Limousine uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Superb 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 Superb Limousine offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Superb Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Superb Limousine delivers substantially more torque with 400 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Superb Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,559 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers somewhat more boot space – 645 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Limousine carries visibly more – 580 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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 £35,100
Superb Limousine

Skoda Superb Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 140 km
Citroen C5 X
Skoda Superb Limousine

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Citroen C5 X

Citroen C5 X combines the poise of a sleek crossover with the practicality of an estate, delivering a calm, comfortable cabin that feels designed for long, relaxed journeys rather than racetrack drama. If you want a car that pampers passengers, swallows everyday luggage and glides over rough roads like a diplomat dodging awkward questions, this is your kind of transport.

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Skoda Superb Limousine

The Skoda Superb is the quietly imposing saloon that turns everyday practicality into tasteful luxury, with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and a boot that swallows groceries and luggage with military discipline. For buyers who want executive presence without the badge snobbery, it’s a clever, polished choice that rewards sensible thinking with genuine comfort and pragmatic charm.

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Citroen C5 X
Skoda Superb Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,400 £
Price
35,100 - 52,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 140 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
26 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,559 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
486 - 645 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
441 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda
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