2011 Audi R8 vs. 2011 Citroen C6
To start off, both 2011 Audi R8 and 2011 Citroen C6 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 R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C6 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2011 Audi R8.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 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 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8. 2011 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi R8 | 2011 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | R8 | C6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1252 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
