2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C6 and 2009 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C6 (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 904 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. 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 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C6 | 2009 Ford Escape | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C6 | Escape |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |