Citroen C5 X vs Skoda Superb

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Citroen C5 X
Citroen C5 X

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2023 price

Skoda Superb
Skoda Superb

$62,990 - $69,690

2026 price

Summary

2023 Citroen C5 X
2026 Skoda Superb
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.6L

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Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
6.0L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • Doesn’t really know what it is
  • Engine could be more powerful
  • Hybrid isn’t coming until 2023

  • Sizeable turning circle
  • Poor surround-view camera quality
  • Already developing interior rattles
2023 Citroen C5 X Summary

The all-new Citroen C5 X is different. It takes just one look at the car to realise that.

It’s partly an SUV, has more than a hint of wagon to it, and it’s nothing like the old Citroen C5s of years gone by. That’s no bad thing - because this is the sort of Citroen that people who have never even heard of the brand will likely pay attention to

The brand has shaken off its ‘quirky and French’ vibes for a more ‘modern European’ look, and let me tell you - this is a very interesting car. Read on to find out all the stuff you want to know, plus the things you need to know. 

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2026 Skoda Superb Summary

The large passenger car segment, meaning big sedans and wagons, has taken a huge nosedive in terms of sales and available models over the past decade or so.

The Holden Commodore, Chrysler 300, Kia Stinger and even the Volkswagen Passat? All axed locally.

The Toyota Camry remains a strong fleet and private buyer option (hello Uber). But it leans more towards medium than properly large car proportions, as confirmed by industry statistician, VFacts segmentation.

The only vehicle left now before you start considering premium players is the Skoda Superb. It has just launched locally in new, fourth-generation guise.

Sitting alongside the new Kodiaq as a flagship product for the Czech brand, the Superb continues to now only be offered in a single, fully-loaded Sportline trim level. Thankfully, you still get the option of either a liftback or wagon body style.

Skoda has made a wide array of changes to this new-generation Superb, including plenty of new ‘Simply Clever’ touches, but will Australians actually care about this new version of a dying breed?

@carsguide.com.au Simply Clever? The new 2025 Skoda Superb’s ‘Smart Dials’ are a set of three physical dials that are capable of altering the following: Climate control temperature Air direction Fan speed Seat heating, ventilation Drive mode Sat-nav map zoom Volume P.S. these Smart Dials also feature in the new 2025 Skoda Kodiaq SUV#skoda #superb #sedan #wagon #car #carsguide #fyp ♬ original sound - CarsGuide.com.au

Read along to find out.

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