2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 83 kg more than 2007 Citroen C5.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C5 | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1552 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |