2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C6 (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza. 2009 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C6 | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C6 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
