Opel Vectra 2005 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 32 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Vectra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Signum | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Opel Vectra 2005 2.0 engine: The engine is identical to Saab B207L engine. It features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing.It has two balance shafts with a separate ... More about Opel Vectra 2005 2.0 engine | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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