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Citroën C5 I or Volkswagen Passat B5?

2001–2008 vs 1996–2005 · Liftback/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

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Citroën C5 I2001–2008 · 13 engines · X, SX, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Passat B51996–2005 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, BasisSpecifications →1 listing from €4,000 →
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Citroën C5 I2001–2008no listings
Volkswagen Passat B51996–20051 listing · from €4,000
Dimensions
Length4,618 mm–4,839 mmLength4,675 mm–4,682 mm
Width1,770 mm–1,780 mmWidth1,740 mm
Height1,476 mm–1,511 mmHeight1,462 mm–1,498 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mmWheelbase2,703 mm
Ground clearance140 mm–150 mmGround clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume456 l–563 lTrunk volume475 l–495 l
Curb weight1,370 kg–1,600 kgCurb weight1,250 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank66 l–68 lFuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years2001–2008Production years1996–2005
Body typeLiftback, WagonBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines13Number of engines10
Power66–152 kW (90–207 hp)Power74–142 kW (101–193 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–2.9Displacement (l)1.6–2.8
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.6 HDi 110Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.2 HDi 170Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.8 V6 4Motion Variant
Top speed232 km/hTop speed232 km/h
Trim levelsX · Trendline
Items in the base trim24 · XItems in the base trim19 · Trendline
Items in the top trim39 · ExclusiveItems in the top trim33 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling—Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Price fromnot specifiedPrice from€4,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C5 I or Volkswagen Passat B5?

Length: Citroën C5 I 4,839 mm, Volkswagen Passat B5 4,682 mm (a 157 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,750 vs 2,703 mm. Boot: 563 vs 495 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C5 I or Volkswagen Passat B5?

The most frugal Citroën C5 I uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.6 HDi 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B5 5.3 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C5 I or Volkswagen Passat B5?

The strongest Citroën C5 I makes 152 kW (207 hp) (3.0 V6 207 AT); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B5 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 4Motion Variant).

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