2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 206 (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2006 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Citroen C2 (150 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm). This means 2006 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C2 | 2006 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C2 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1587 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
