Citroën C5 X or Volkswagen Passat B8?

2021–present vs 2014–2023 · Liftback vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: C5 X 4,805 mm, Passat B8 4,767 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: C5 X 545 l, Passat B8 650 l.
Lowest consumption: C5 X 1.2 l/100 km, Passat B8 1.7 l/100 km.
Power: C5 X 96–165 kW, Passat B8 88–176 kW.
Standard equipment: C5 X 28 items (Feel Pack), Passat B8 32 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Passat B8 from €4,950 (2 listings); no C5 X is listed right now.

Citroën C5 X2021–present · 6 engines · Feel Pack, Shine, Shine Pack, YouSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B82014–2023 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, ConceptlineSpecifications →2 listings from €4,950 →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën C5 X2021–presentno listings	Volkswagen Passat B82014–20232 listings · from €4,950
Dimensions
Length	Length4,805 mm	Length4,767 mm
Width	Width1,865 mm	Width1,832 mm
Height	Height1,485 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,516 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,785 mm	Wheelbase2,791 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume485 l–545 l	Trunk volume402 l–650 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,493 kg–1,801 kg	Curb weight1,367 kg–1,727 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–52 l	Fuel tank50 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2021–present	Production years2014–2023
Body type	Body typeLiftback	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines10
Power	Power96–165 kW (131–224 hp)	Power88–176 kW (120–239 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.2 l/100 km · 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 180	Lowest consumption1.7 l/100 km · 1.4 GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 225	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion Variant
Top speed	Top speed233 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsFeel Pack · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Feel Pack	Items in the base trim32 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Feel Pack	Items in the top trim41 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort10 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Power Folding Mirrors	Power Folding Mirrors✓	Power Folding Mirrors—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 4
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Departure Warning	Lane Departure Warning✓	Lane Departure Warning—
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,950
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€10,275

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C5 X or Volkswagen Passat B8?

Length: Citroën C5 X 4,805 mm, Volkswagen Passat B8 4,767 mm (a 38 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,785 vs 2,791 mm. Boot: 545 vs 650 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C5 X or Volkswagen Passat B8?

The most frugal Citroën C5 X uses 1.2 l/100 km (1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 180); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B8 1.7 l/100 km (1.4 GTE).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C5 X or Volkswagen Passat B8?

The strongest Citroën C5 X makes 165 kW (224 hp) (1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 225); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B8 176 kW (239 hp) (2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion Variant).

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