The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 33,900

€ 32,800

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 3.0 V6 is 0.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 3.0 V6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
10.05 %

General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
X7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
15 mpg
city
20.6 lb
31 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
420 mi
Range
303 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
31.5 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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