2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Citroen C6

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Citroen C6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C6 (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 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, 2009 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4. 2009 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 2009 Citroen C6
Make Audi Citroen
Model A4 C6
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 2720 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 17.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 234 km/hour 230 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.3 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 72 L


 

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