2010 Citroen C6 vs. 2010 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2010 Citroen C6 and 2010 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C6 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C8. (127 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C6 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2010 Citroen C8. 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, 2010 Citroen C8 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C6. 2010 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen C8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Citroen C6 | 2010 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | C6 | C8 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |