Volvo XC70 2007 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 47 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 1 cm longer than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 505 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Volvo XC70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`326 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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