Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 20 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.9 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
550 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
910 km on highway
550 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
500 litres
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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.
