2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Citroen C6

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 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 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C6 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C6 weights approximately 404 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5. 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 Citroen C6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C5 2008 Citroen C6
Make Citroen Citroen
Model C5 C6
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1749 cc 2178 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83.1 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.3 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1491 kg 1895 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 72 L


 

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