Volvo XC70 2002 vs Citroen C5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 53 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Peugeot 607 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 3 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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