The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 22,600

€ 32,300

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen C5 1.8 16V is 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.1
73.2
82.5
58.1
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
110.8
188.1
109.7
187.7
188.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.36 %

General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
X7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
559 mi
Range
774 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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