Citroen C6 2005 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Citroen C6 engine produces 16 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Despite less power, Citroen C6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the Citroen C6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Citroen C6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C6 is 15 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 500 litres | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton has more luggage space. Citroen C6 has 93 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means Citroen C6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`335 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4000 | |
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