2011 Citroen C6 vs. 2012 Volvo C70
To start off, 2012 Volvo C70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo C70 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C6. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C6 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Volvo C70.
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, 2012 Volvo C70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C6 | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C6 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
