2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2009 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C6 and 2009 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C6 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Croma. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma. 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 Fiat Croma (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C6 | 2009 Fiat Croma | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C6 | Croma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |