Volvo XC70 2011 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 77 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 860 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
| 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: | 4.84 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 and Citroen C5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1462 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Volvo XC70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`326 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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