2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Octavia (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Skoda Octavia (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2001 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | C5 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
