Citroen C5 2008 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 60 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volkswagen Passat CC. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1240 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C5 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat CC, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 532 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 93 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`040 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 15 200 | |
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