2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Citroen C6
To start off, 2011 Citroen C6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C6 (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C6 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Civic | C6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2720 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
