2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2009 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C6 and 2009 Pontiac G6 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 47 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G6. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Citroen C6.
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 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G6. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C6 | 2009 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | C6 | G6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |