2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 41 kg more than 2006 Volvo S40.
Because 2006 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5. 2006 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2006 Volvo S40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C5 | S40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
