The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 2.0 16V Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 27,600

€ 32,600

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3655 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.45 %

General
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
X7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
26.49 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
26 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
496 mi
Range
836 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
496 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
107 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
168.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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