Citroen C5 2010 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 47 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 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C5 2010 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 2010 2.0 engine Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular. However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
| Citroen C5 and Volvo V70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`326 | 2`260 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 200 | 4600 | |
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