The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 HDi 165 (10 - 15) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 32,300

€ 44,300

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Citroen C5 HDi 165 is just 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat GTE
57.1
73.2
82.5
57.3
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 in
110.8
188.1
109.9
187.7
188.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat GTE
3611 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4753 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
4.87 %

General
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat GTE
X7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 165
161 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
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22.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
22.43 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
48 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
37 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
900 mi
Range
1827 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
900 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
32.2 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
100.7 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data