2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (179 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2007 Citroen C5.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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, 2007 Audi A6 (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5. 2007 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A6 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1589 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
