The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 23,800

€ 33,400

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V is 2.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
57.1
73.2
82.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
59.7 in
111
190.1
106.8
187.8
190.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3580 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4749 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.5 %

General
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
X7
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
123 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
29.11 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
29 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
545 mi
Range
613 mi
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
545 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
153.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft