2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C6 and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C6 weights approximately 638 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.

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 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C6 2008 Honda Civic
Make Citroen Honda
Model C6 Civic
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 1799 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 208 HP 0 HP
Torque 290 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
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 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 50 L


 

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