2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 353 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Citroen | Skoda |
Model | C5 | Octavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |