Citroen C5 2004 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 1200 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Citroen C5 is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C5 is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 565 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.8 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`300 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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