Citroen C5 2001 vs Opel Vectra 2008
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 12 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.8 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 15 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.4 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`300 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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