2004 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2004 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (138 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2004 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Audi A6 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A6 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
