Citroen C5 2008 vs Volvo V70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.2 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 180 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 Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
| Citroen C5 and Volvo V70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1462 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| 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`326 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 6400 | |
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