2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Citroen C6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C6 (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C6 weights approximately 749 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2008 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C6 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C6 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |