Citroen C5 engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
6.2
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
71 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
1400 km on highway
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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
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.
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
