2011 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Citroen C3

To start off, both 2011 Audi A6 and 2011 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 787 kg more than 2011 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 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, 2011 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Audi A6 2011 Citroen C3
Make Audi Citroen
Model A6 C3
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 1398 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 1123 kg
Vehicle Length 4915 mm 3870 mm
Vehicle Width 1854 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1458 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2842 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 45 L


 

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