2006 Citroen C6 vs. 2002 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2006 Citroen C6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C6. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C6 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2002 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2002 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C6 | 2002 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C6 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
