Citroen DS5 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Citroen DS5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen DS5 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Citroen DS5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 3.6 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen DS5 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1710 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 560'000 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 Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | 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. | |||
| 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: | 468 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 133 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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