2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2009 Pontiac G5
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C6 and 2009 Pontiac G5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C6 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G5. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 566 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G5. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G5. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C6 | 2009 Pontiac G5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | C6 | G5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 49 L |
