Citroen C5 2004 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005

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Citroen C5
2004 - 2006
Volkswagen Passat
2005 - 2010
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Citroen C5 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.91.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 110 - 210 HP102 - 250 HP
Torque: 160 - 370 NM148 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 - 12.7 seconds6.9 - 13 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.4 - 10.05.6 - 9.8
Citroen C5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Citroen C5 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.76 m
Width: 1.77 m1.82 m
Height: 1.48 m1.47 m
Citroen C5 is smaller, but slightly higher.
Citroen C5 is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 471 litres565 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space.
Citroen C5 has 94 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`500~ 2`060
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 14002200
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • lower price
Volkswagen Passat has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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