2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (247 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 64 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Citroen C5 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (330 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C5 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1715 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 | 6.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
