2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Citroen C2

To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 739 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A6 2008 Citroen C2
Make Audi Citroen
Model A6 C2
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 1358 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 178 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 216 km/hour 170 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.1 seconds 12.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 991 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2320 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L