2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Citroen C6
To start off, 2012 Citroen C6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C6. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 492 kg more than 2012 Citroen C6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
| Model | Touareg | C6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2910 mm |
