Citroen C5 2006 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: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 33 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 471 litres | 565 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 94 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| 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`600 | 2`060 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
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