Citroen C5 2010 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 128 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 260 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 1220 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Citroen C5 2010 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 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 586 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C5 has 147 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Citroen C5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`041 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 16 000 | |
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