2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S80 (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S80 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2004 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Volvo S80 (221 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | C5 | S80 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |