2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C5 2006 Volkswagen Passat
Make Citroen Volkswagen
Model C5 Passat
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 205 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.8 seconds 12.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1573 kg 1343 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 70 L


 

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