The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 22,600
€ 43,700
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C5 1.8 16V is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat GTE
57.1
73.2
82.5
58.4
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
58.4 in
110.8
188.1
109.7
191.9
188.1 in
Length
191.9 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat GTE
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.39 %
General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat GTE
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
22 mpg
city
No data
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
559 mi
Range
2219 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
