2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, 2005 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2005 Volvo S40.
Because 2005 Volvo S40 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volvo S40 (320 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (120 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C5 | S40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 57 L |
