Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 73 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
5.7
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.
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
1315 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.
Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better
