2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Citroen C6
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 82 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2009 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 2009 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
| Model | CTS | C6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
