2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Citroen C6

To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Citroen C6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C6 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.

Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C6. 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 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A6 2008 Citroen C6
Make Audi Citroen
Model A6 C6
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 2720 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 381 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 240 km/hour 230 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.2 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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