2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2005 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Audi A6 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (135 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A6 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
