2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C6 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2010 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2008 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C6 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C6 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1305 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |