2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (193 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2007 Volvo S80. 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, 2007 Citroen C5 (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (281 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C5 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
