The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 22,600
€ 29,800
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3183 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.9 %
General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
X7
Generation
B8
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
38 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
559 mi
Range
917 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
