2011 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C5 and 2011 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C5 (204 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Volvo C30. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2011 Volvo C30. 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, 2011 Citroen C5 (285 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo C30. (270 Nm). This means 2011 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo C30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C5 | 2011 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C5 | C30 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
