2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C6. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C6 weights approximately 557 kg more than 2009 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 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (194 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C6 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C6 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |