2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volvo C70 (161 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Volvo C70 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2001 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C5 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
