2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2009 Audi A4

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C6 and 2009 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.

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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C6 2009 Audi A4
Make Citroen Audi
Model C6 A4
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2720 cc 3189 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.3:1 12.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 230 km/hour 254 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 6.4 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 70 L


 

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