Citroen C5 2006 vs Opel Vectra 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 12 HP less power than Opel Vectra, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.2 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 420'000 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: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 2`060 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
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