2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2008 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C6 and 2008 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 132 more horse power than 2008 Opel Tigra. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C6 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2008 Opel Tigra. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Tigra. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C6 | 2008 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C6 | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
