Citroen C5 2004 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005

 
Citroen C5
2004 - 2005
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: ManualManual
Engine: 1.7 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 117 HP102 HP
Torque: 160 NM148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.7 seconds12 seconds
Citroen C5 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.97.7
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km7.8 l/100km
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1160 km on highway
810 km with real consumption890 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara PicassoInstalled on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran, Audi A3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect.

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, while the height of Citroen C5 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data565 litres
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11 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`5001`950
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 (€): 14002200
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • more power
  • lower price
Volkswagen Passat has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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