Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 20 NM less than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
5.8 l/100km
5.8 l/100km
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1220 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1130 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.75 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.46 m
Citroen C5 is 14 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
471 litres
500 litres
Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C5 has 29 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. This could mean that the Citroen C5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Citroen C5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Citroen C5 quality could be a bit better.
