Citroen C5 2004 vs Opel Vectra 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 38 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 2004 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 2004 2.0 engine | |||
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: | no data | 500 litres | |
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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