Citroen C5 2008 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 77 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2010: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
| 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 | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.60 m | |
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Citroen C5 is smaller. Citroen C5 and Volvo XC70 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 XC70 has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`326 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 8600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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