Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Citroen C5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 58 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 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.3 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 | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1220 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 2012 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 2012 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat CC is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`041 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 4400 | |
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