Volvo V70 2007 vs Citroen C5 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 19 HP less power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Citroen C5. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1 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 | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Used also on Peugeot 508 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 and Citroen C5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 505 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`367 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 4600 | 14 200 | |
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