Citroen C5 2004 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 210 HP | 193 HP | |
Torque: | 285 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 17 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 11.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km | |
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
910 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
660 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | no data | 450 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1.5 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`190 | |
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 (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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