2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC90 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 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, 2009 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | C5 | XC90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |