2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C6 and 2008 Jaguar XJ6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C6 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
Because 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Jaguar XJ6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C6 | 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | C6 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |