2006 Citroen C6 vs. 2006 Kia Sportage

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C6 and 2006 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C6 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 182 kg more than 2006 Citroen C6.

Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 2006 Citroen C6 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C6 2006 Kia Sportage
Make Citroen Kia
Model C6 Sportage
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 2655 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 208 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 241 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 86.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1818 kg 2000 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 65 L