Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 60 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat CC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C5 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat CC is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat CC is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 439 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat CC has 93 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat CC is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Volkswagen Passat CC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`970 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 2800 | |
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