Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
7.2
The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
840 km in combined cycle
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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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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.
