2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 Citroen C6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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 62 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 131 kg more than 2008 Citroen C6.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C6 | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
| Model | C6 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
