Volvo V60 2018 vs Citroen C5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 52 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.8 | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V60 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 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: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC40 | 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. Volvo V60 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. | |||
| Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine Citroen C5 2012 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo V60 is smaller. Volvo V60 is 7 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V60 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 529 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1364 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V60 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Citroen C5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C5. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | 2`326 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 13 400 | |
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