Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Citroen C5 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 128 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 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 consumes 0.3 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 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 850 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Citroen C5 2010 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 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 439 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 147 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. The Citroen C5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`041 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C5, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 5000 | |
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