2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (177 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. 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, 2009 Audi A6 (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A6 | C5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3697 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |