2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,003 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Passat (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 215 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Citroen C5 2001 Volkswagen Passat
Make Citroen Volkswagen
Model C5 Passat
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 4003 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 208 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 90.3 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 80 L


 

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