2005 Citroen C6 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C6. (212 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C6.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C6. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C6 | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
