2011 Citroen C6 2.7 V6 HDi vs. 2011 Citroen C6 3.0 V6
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C6 2.7 V6 HDi and 2011 Citroen C6 3.0 V6 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C6 3.0 V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C6 3.0 V6 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C6 2.7 V6 HDi. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C6 3.0 V6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C6 2.7 V6 HDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C6 2.7 V6 HDi weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Citroen C6 3.0 V6.
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, 2011 Citroen C6 2.7 V6 HDi (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C6 3.0 V6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C6 2.7 V6 HDi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C6 3.0 V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C6 2.7 V6 HDi | 2011 Citroen C6 3.0 V6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C6 | C6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
