Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIvsCitroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Citroen C5 X

1.6 PureTech

181 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2022-2022

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDICitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Power
193hp144kW
181hp135kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,688kg3,721lb
1,514kg3,338lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
788km490mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,917mm194in
4,805mm189in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,521mm60in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,785mm110in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
690L
545L
Max trunk volume
1,920L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDICitroen C5 X 1.6 PureTechPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDICitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
34.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
181 hp
135 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI has 12 hp more than Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech.

The biggest power difference is between Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
1,514 kg
3,338 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
232 km/h
144 mph
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI8.0 s
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI and Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI and Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
1,138 km
707 mi
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
788 km
490 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
181 hp
135 kW
8.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.0 s
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDICitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Power
193 hp
144 kW
181 hp
135 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
1,514 kg
3,338 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
788 km
490 mi
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDICitroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 350 km (218 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech

  • Is 174 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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