Citroen C6 2005 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C6 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C6 engine produces 98 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Citroen C6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C6 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C6 could require 600 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C6 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Citroen C6 is larger, but lower. Citroen C6 is 49 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
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Citroen C6 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C6 has 37 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C6 is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Citroen C6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`335 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3600 | |
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