2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Citroen C6

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 321 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.

Because 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (276 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2009 Citroen C6
Make Chevrolet Citroen
Model TrailBlazer C6
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4161 cc 2720 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 281 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 276 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 17.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1549 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 72 L


 

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