2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2008 Subaru Tribeca

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C6 and 2008 Subaru Tribeca were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Citroen C6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Tribeca. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Tribeca.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C6 2008 Subaru Tribeca
Make Citroen Subaru
Model C6 Tribeca
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2720 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.3:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 230 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 9.8 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 1885 kg
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 77 L


 

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