2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2008 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2009 Citroen C6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Camry would be higher. 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 46 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Camry. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 711 kg more than 2009 Citroen C6.

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 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry. 2009 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Camry 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 Citroen C6 2008 Toyota Camry
Make Citroen Toyota
Model C6 Camry
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2720 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.3:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 2581 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 70 L


 

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