The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 22,600
€ 27,500
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.1
73.2
82.5
57.6
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
57.6 in
110.8
188.1
106.8
187.8
188.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.04 %
General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
X7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
38 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
1061 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
