2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C6 and 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 363 kg more than 2009 Citroen C6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C6. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C6 | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C6 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2233 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5059 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2881 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |