Citroen C5 2008 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 127 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 53 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C5 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. 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: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`154 | 2`190 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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