Volvo XC70 2007 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 95 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine: The Peugeot EW10A (RFJ) is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine introduced in 2005 as an updated version of the older EW10J4, adapted to meet Euro 4 emissions standards. In general, the engine is considered fairly reliable and uncomplicated for its class, with relatively low repair costs and good overall durability when maintained ... More about Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 8 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 563 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1658 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C5. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`027 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 1600 | |
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