Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 28 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):
8.6
9.7
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.52 m
1.50 m
Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
563 litres
495 litres
Citroen C5 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C5 has 68 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11 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
1`980
Safety:
Quality:
Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably significantly better
