2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C6 and 2008 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Citroen C6 and 2008 Citroen C5 are equipped with a 2,946 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C6 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 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 124 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 C5 (295 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C6 | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C6 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1694 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
