2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Citroen C6
To start off, 2010 Citroen C6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 267 kg more than 2010 Citroen C6.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C6. 2010 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
| Model | Defender | C6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2946 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 209 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
