2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Citroen C6
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C6 (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C6 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. 2011 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Citroen C6 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
Model | Jetta | C6 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |