The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 HDi 165 Automatic (10 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 33,800

€ 35,200

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 HDi 165 is 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
57.1
73.2
82.5
58.1
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
110.8
188.1
109.7
187.7
188.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.12 %

General
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
X7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 165
161 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
23.06 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
38 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
711 mi
Range
695 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
711 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
127.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 HDi 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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