Citroën C5 II or Volvo V70 III?

2008–2017 vs 2007–2016 · Sedan/Wagon vs Wagon

In short

Boot: C5 II 505 l, V70 III 575 l.
Lowest consumption: C5 II 4.2 l/100 km, V70 III 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: C5 II 82–177 kW, V70 III 80–136 kW.
Standard equipment: C5 II 29 items (Attraction), V70 III 36 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Citroën C5 II2008–2017 · 14 engines · Attraction, Confort, Exclusive, DynamiqueSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo V70 III2007–2016 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën C5 II2008–2017no listings	Volvo V70 III2007–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,779 mm–4,829 mm	Length4,823 mm
Width	Width1,860 mm	Width1,861 mm
Height	Height1,451 mm–1,491 mm	Height1,547 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,815 mm	Wheelbase2,816 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume439 l–505 l	Trunk volume575 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,445 kg–1,731 kg	Curb weight1,585 kg–1,721 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank71 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2017	Production years2007–2016
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines4
Power	Power82–177 kW (111–241 hp)	Power80–136 kW (109–185 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–3.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 2.0 BlueHDi 150	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6D DRIVe
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 3.0 HDi V6 240	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · D5
Top speed	Top speed243 km/h	Top speed225 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Attraction	Items in the base trim36 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim39 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C5 II or Volvo V70 III?

Length: Citroën C5 II 4,829 mm, Volvo V70 III 4,823 mm (a 6 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,815 vs 2,816 mm. Boot: 505 vs 575 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C5 II or Volvo V70 III?

The most frugal Citroën C5 II uses 4.2 l/100 km (2.0 BlueHDi 150); the most frugal Volvo V70 III 4.5 l/100 km (1.6D DRIVe).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C5 II or Volvo V70 III?

The strongest Citroën C5 II makes 177 kW (241 hp) (3.0 HDi V6 240); the strongest Volvo V70 III 136 kW (185 hp) (D5).

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