Citroen C6 2005 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2002
| 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: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C6 engine produces 26 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Due to the lower power, Citroen C6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 12.2 | |
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The Citroen C6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C6 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`271 | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4000 | |
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