2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Volvo C70. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2006 Volvo C70. 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, 2006 Volvo C70 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | C5 | C70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2945 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |