2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (138 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 111 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A6 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
