Volvo V70 2007 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 2 HP less power than Citroen C5, but torque is 30 NM more than Citroen C5. Despite less power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 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 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 1 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V70 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1462 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V70 has 70 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: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`276 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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