Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Octavia Comparison

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Shine DualTone
Rs32.80 Lakh^*
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Laurin and Klement
Rs29.29 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine DualTone
32.80 Lakh^*
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Laurin and Klement
29.29 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Skoda Octavia

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross or Skoda Octavia? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at Rs 31.30 Lakh ex-showroom for Feel (Diesel) and Skoda Octavia price starts Rs 26.29 Lakh ex-showroom for Style (Petrol). C5 Aircross has 1997 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Octavia has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C5 Aircross has a mileage of 18.6 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Octavia has a mileage of 15.81 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Basic Information	Shine DualTone	Laurin and Klement
Brand Name	Citroen	Skoda
On Road Price	Rs.38,93,815^*	Rs.33,78,860^#
Offers & Discount	1 Offer View now	No
User Rating	4 Based on 40 Reviews	4.7 Based on 10 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.74,122 Check Now	Rs.64,627 Check Now
Insurance	Rs.1,54,615 C5 Aircross Insurance	Rs.1,21,340 Octavia Insurance
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.15,721
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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	DW10FC	2.0 L TSI Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	1997	1984
No Of Cylinder	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	No	-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33@3750rpm	187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	320nm@1500-3990rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-Speed	7-speed DSG
Mild Hybrid	No	-
Drive Type	No	FWD
Clutch Type	No	No
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Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage (City)	12.42 kmpl	No
Mileage (ARAI)	18.6 kmpl	15.81 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	52.5 (Litres)	50.0 (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)	No	No
Drag Coefficient	No	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut Suspension With Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions	MacPherson suspension
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle With Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions	Multilink suspension, one longitudinal and three transverse arms
Shock Absorbers Type	Progressive Hydraulic Cushions	-
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	rack and pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.35m	5.2
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Braking (100-0kmph)	43.32m	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	R18	R17
0-100Kmph (Tested)	10.05s	-
Quarter Mile (Tested)	17.11s @131.94kmph	-
Braking (80-0 kmph)	27.07m	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Macpherson Strut Suspension With Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Twist Beam Axle With Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions

Multilink suspension, one longitudinal and three transverse arms

Shock Absorbers Type

Progressive Hydraulic Cushions

Steering Type

Power

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	4689
Width (mm)	2099	1829
Height (mm)	1710	1469
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	106
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	137
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	2680
Front Tread (mm)	1580	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1610	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1459
Grossweight (kg)	-	2017
Rear Headroom (mm)	-	970
Front Headroom (mm)	-	1040
Front Shoulder Room (mm)	-	1468
Rear Shoulder Room (mm)	-	1444
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	580	600
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	Yes
Power folding 3rd Row Seat	No	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	No	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop	No	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Find My Car Location	No	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	No	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front Door
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar	No	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	3 independent seats , Grip Control® - Standard, Snow, All Terrain (Mud, Damp Grass etc.), Sand And Traction Control Off ,Rear Seat Type - Sliding/Recline	Lights-on acoustic signal, Two foldable roof handles, in the front and rear, Rear seat centre armrest with foldable cup holder, Height adjustable front centre armrest, Virtual boot lid release pedal, Remote control closing of door mirrors, Remote control opening and closing of windows
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Drive Modes	5	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Windows Front

Power Windows Rear

Power Boot

Interior
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Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Compartment	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	12.3 Inch Customisable TFT Instrument Display, Upholstery Metropolitan Grey - Grey Grained Leather / Graphite Cloth With Advanced Comfort Seats, Height And Reach Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel With 2 Control Zones, Alloy Pedals - Accelerator & Brake Pedal, Stainless Steel Front Citroën Embossed Sill Scuff Plates, Inside Door Handles - Satin Chrome	Piano Black décor on dashboard, Chrome trim around Virtual Cockpit, Chrome trim on front central air conditioning vents, Chrome interior door handles, Chrome front door sill trims with 'OCTAVIA' inscription,Alu pedals,LED ambient lighting,Suedia Beige leather upholstery,Suedia Beige finish on dashboard with stitching,Textile floor mats
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Interior

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Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colors	Cumulus Gray With Black RoofPearl White With Black RoofPearl WhiteTijuca BlueCumulus GrayPerla Nera BlackTijuca Blue With Black Roof+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colors	Brilliant SilverLava BlueMagic BlackCandy WhiteMaple BrownOctavia Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Removable Or Convertible Top	No	-
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Moon Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Body Colour	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	Yes	-
Lighting	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Cornering Fog lights	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights,Cornering Fog lights
Trunk Opener	Smart	Smart
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlights	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	FRONT PANEL: Matte Black Upper Grille, FRONT PANEL: Top & Bottom Brand Emblems Chrome, Body Side Molding - Including Fender, Color Pack (Silver Anodised or Deep Red Anodised Based on Body Color), Front Bumper / Side Airbump® & Roof Bars Insert, Satin Chrome - Window C Signature, Chrome Dual Exhaust Pipes, Integrated Spoiler, ‘’SWIRL’’ Two Tone Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, LED Vision Projector Headlamps Halogen, 3D LED Rear Lamps, LED Turn Indicators On ORVM, Front Fog Lamps w/Cornering Function, Rear Fog Lamps, LED High Mount Stop Lamp,	Boarding spot lamps (OSRVM), Front doors ŠKODA welcome logo projection, Driver side external mirror and rear windscreen defogger with timer, Automatically diing interior mirror and driver side external rear view mirror , Rear fog light, High level third brake LED light, LED tail lights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicators, Adaptive front LED headlamps with crystalline elements and LED turn indicators, Body colour - bumpers, external mirrors housing and door handles, 'Laurin & Klement' inscription on front fenders, Chrome trim on lower air dam in front bumper, Chrome side window frames, Chrome surround for radiator grille
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size	-	-
Alloy Wheel Size	R18	R17
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Available Colors

Cumulus Gray With Black RoofPearl White With Black RoofPearl WhiteTijuca BlueCumulus Gray+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colors

Brilliant SilverLava BlueMagic BlackCandy WhiteMaple BrownOctavia Colors

Body Type

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Adjustable Headlights

Safety
Anti Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No Of Airbags	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Front	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Auto
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	-	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	-
Front Impact Beams	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
EBD	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Features	Coffee Break Alert,camera displays 180° rear view, Electronic parking brake	IBUZZ FATIGUE ALERT, Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment, Dual-tone warning horn, Two Isofix child-seat preparations on outer rear seats, Underbody protective cover and Rough Road Package, Curtain airbags, EDS (Electronic Differential Lock), ASR (Anti Slip Regulation). MKB (Multi Collision Brake),HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist),Electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold Function,Fuel supply cut-off in a crash,Engine iobiliser with floating code system with central locking controls on front centre console,Anti Theft Alarm with interior Monitoring
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All	All
Speed Alert	No	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	No	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Lane Watch Camera	No	-
Geo Fence Alert	No	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	No	-
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Safety

Anti Lock Braking System

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Cd Player	No	-
Cd Changer	No	-
Dvd Player	No	-
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Mirror Link	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated2DINAudio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-
Compass	Yes	-
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Size	8 Inch	10
Connectivity	Android Auto,Apple CarPlay	Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,Mirror Link
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Number Of Speaker	6	11
Additional Features	-	12V power socket in the luggage compartment, 1 C-Type USB charger in IRVM, 2 C-Type USB chargers in front and rear center console, SmartLink(MirrorLink, Android auto, apple car play)
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Warranty
Introduction Date	No	No
Warranty Time	No	No
Warranty Distance	No	No

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Pros and Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen C5 Aircross

Unique styling that’s sure to grab attention on the road.
Effective focus on comfort.
Easy and intuitive to drive.
Feature loaded even in the base variant.
A true 5-seater with generous boot space.

Skoda Octavia

Impressive balance of ride and handling
Powerful engine
Interior fit and finish, and quality
Super practical boot and cabin

Citroen C5 Aircross

Infotainment setup isn’t the most polished and feels outdated.
Missing features for the price: ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, connected car tech, wireless phone charger.
No all-wheel drive or petrol option.

Skoda Octavia

Price
Missing some premium features like a sunroof and ventilated seats
Lack of autonomous safety features
No diesel powertrain on offer

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