Citroen C5 2001 vs Opel Vectra 2005

 
Citroen C5
2001 - 2004
Opel Vectra
2005 - 2007
Body: Estate car / wagonHatchback
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.9 Petrol2.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 207 HP230 HP
Torque: 285 NM330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds7.7 seconds
Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving.
Citroen C5 engine produces 23 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.311.0
Real fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100km10.9 l/100km
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 640 km in combined cycle550 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway830 km on highway
630 km with real consumption550 km with real consumption
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.76 m4.61 m
Width: 1.77 m1.80 m
Height: 1.52 m1.46 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 data500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data500 litres
Turning diameter: 12.5 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1.5 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`3002`025
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 (€): 8001800
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Opel Vectra has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
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