Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Passat B9 vs Citroen C5 X E43: size comparison
- Length Passat B9 112 mm4 in longer
- Width C5 X E43 13 mm0.5 in wider
- Height Passat B9 21 mm0.8 in taller
- Boot Passat B9 145 L5.1 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Passat B9 is 112 mm4 in longer, 13 mm0.5 in narrower and 21 mm0.8 in taller than the C5 X E43. Its wheelbase is 56 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | Passat B9 | C5 X E43 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,917 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,917 mm | 4,805 mm15 ft 9 in15 ft 9 in4,805 mm | +112 mm+4 in +2.3% |
| Width | 1,852 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,852 mm | 1,865 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,865 mm | −13 mm−0.5 in −0.7% |
| Height | 1,506 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,506 mm | 1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm | +21 mm+0.8 in +1.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,841 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,841 mm | 2,785 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,785 mm | +56 mm+2 in +2.0% |
| Footprint | 9.11 m²98.0 sq ft98.0 sq ft9.11 m² | 8.96 m²96.5 sq ft96.5 sq ft8.96 m² | +0.14 m²+1.6 sq ft +1.6% |
| Boot | 690 L24.4 cu ft24.4 cu ft690 L | 545 L19.2 cu ft19.2 cu ft545 L | +145 L+5.1 cu ft +26.6% |
| Kerb weight | 1,573–1,849 kg3,468–4,076 lb3,468–4,076 lb1,573–1,849 kg | 1,591–1,797 kg3,508–3,962 lb3,508–3,962 lb1,591–1,797 kg | −18 kg−40 lb −1.1% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Passat B9
- Single garage
- Tight 583 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 574 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 83 mm3 in to spare in length, 324 mm1 ft 1 in each side
C5 X E43
- Single garage
- Tight 695 mm2 ft 3 in to spare in length, 568 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 195 mm8 in to spare in length, 318 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Passat B9 or the Citroen C5 X E43?
The Volkswagen Passat B9 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Passat B9 is 112 mm longer, 13 mm narrower and 21 mm taller than the C5 X E43. Its wheelbase is 56 mm longer.
Will the Volkswagen Passat B9 and the Citroen C5 X E43 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Passat B9 fits, but it is tight to get out (583 mm to spare in length, 574 mm each side). The Citroen C5 X E43 fits, but it is tight to get out (695 mm to spare in length, 568 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Passat B9: 690 L against 545 L in the Citroen C5 X E43 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.