2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2009 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C6 and 2009 Hyundai Atos were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C6 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Atos. 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 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C6 | 2009 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C6 | Atos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |
