The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 38,900

€ 43,200

€ 38,900
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 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP is 0.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
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 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4059 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
5018 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
6.46 %

General
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
VW Passat 3.6 V6
X7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
238 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
238 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
VW Passat 3.6 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
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17.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
17.05 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
32 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
596 mi
Range
454 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
596 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
152.2 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 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
152.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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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