Citroen C5 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.2 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1610 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1860 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Citroen C5 is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen C5 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1462 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C5 has 98 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Citroen C5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`210 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 600 | 4400 | |
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