2010 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Citroen C5 | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C5 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1862 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
