Citroen DS5 2011 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Citroen DS5 engine produces 3 HP less power than Volvo V40, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Citroen DS5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.6 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen DS5 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen DS5 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen DS5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen DS5 2011 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen DS5 2011 1.6 engine Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen DS5 is larger. Citroen DS5 is 16 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 7 cm wider, while the height of Citroen DS5 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1288 litres | no data | |
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Citroen DS5 has more luggage capacity. Citroen DS5 has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butCitroen DS5 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8200 | |
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