2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 47 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 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A6 | C5 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1607 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |