Volvo V70 2007 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 47 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, 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. | |||
| 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 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 | |
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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`260 | 2`326 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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