The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 32,400
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 2.0 16V is 0.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
57.1
73.2
82.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 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 2.0 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3519 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.95 %
General
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
X7
Generation
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
25.5 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
28 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
525 mi
Range
621 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
525 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
132.6 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
159.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
