Citroen C5 2008 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 2 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.3 | |
| Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 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: | 4.83 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`183 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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