2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2008 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C6 and 2008 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C6 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Opel Agila. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C6 weights approximately 840 kg more than 2008 Opel Agila. 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 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C6 | 2008 Opel Agila | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C6 | Agila |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 41 L |