2012 Citroen C6 vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C6 and 2012 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C6 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C6 weights approximately 692 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3. 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, 2012 Citroen C6 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C6 | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C6 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
