Opel Vectra 2007 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 18 HP less power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Citroen C5. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Vectra is 14 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Opel Vectra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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