The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 33,900

€ 43,200

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.33 %

General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 3.6 V6
X7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 3.6 V6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 3.6 V6
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
420 mi
Range
454 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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