Citroen C5 2008 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1060 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`352 | 2`300 | |
| 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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