Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.2
7.6
The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
Opel Vectra 2005 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator.
Dimensions
Length:
4.61 m
4.75 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.48 m
Opel Vectra is 14 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
471 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
500 litres
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Vectra has 29 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. The Citroen C5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Opel Vectra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Citroen C5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Citroen C5 quality could be a bit better.
