2007 Citroen C6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C6 and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,920 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 772 kg more than 2007 Citroen C6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C6. (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C6 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C6 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4920 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |