Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Large
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
In 2005 Citroën introduced the C6 as its flagship vehicle, but the car's success was poor, to say the least, with less than 30,000 units sold in six years.
The French automaker tried to create a worthy replacement for the XM lineup. Thus, in 1999, it unveiled the Citroën C6 Lignage concept car on which the C6 was based. But the final product was far from the prototype, and the sales were hampered by the car's performance and the world financial crisis that greatly impacted the automotive sector between 2008 and 2011. In addition, the idea of a French luxury vehicle was not exactly the European's cup of tea.
Ever since the famous DS, Citroën tried to build a car with similar success in the upscale market. Despite all its efforts, it couldn't match that. Its front fascia was curved with swept-back headlights and an in-your-face badge on the hood extended on the sides by chromed lines. The aerodynamic profile with a hatchback look hid the three-box bodywork since the rear windscreen didn't open. Nevertheless, the automaker didn't use half-covers for the rear wheels, like on the famous 1955 DS.
The leather-wrapped interior was luxurious, built for those who wanted to travel comfortably. Up front, Citroën installed a pair of bucket seats with almost no bolstering on the sides, while out back, it placed a flat bench seat where three could sit. But despite the sloped-down roofline, there was enough headroom for them.
But the most significant problem was with the drivetrains tuned to provide comfort, not performance. Even if the C6 featured a "sport" setting, that still didn't cancel the magic-carpet feeling of the vehicle, where occupants felt like they were gliding over the road. In addition, the engines were not very powerful compared to other similar vehicles from those times.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 6AT FWD (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2946 cm3 |
Power: | 155.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 211 HP @ 6000 RPM 208 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 290 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.6/61.4 in (1,590/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.2 in (2901 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3948.5 lbs (1791 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5006.7 lbs (2271 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 266 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L HDiF 6MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2179 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 4000 RPM 170 HP @ 4000 RPM 168 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 370 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.6/61.4 in (1,590/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.2 in (2901 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3957.3 lbs (1795 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5026.5 lbs (2280 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 175 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L HDiF 6AT FWD (204 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2720 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 4000 RPM 204 HP @ 4000 RPM 201 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 440 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.6/61.4 in (1,590/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.2 in (2901 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4069.7 lbs (1846 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5147.8 lbs (2335 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 230 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 HDiF 6AT FWD (241 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 177.3 KW @ 3800 RPM 241 HP @ 3800 RPM 238 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 450 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.6/61.4 in (1,590/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.2 in (2901 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4129 lbs (1873 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5159 lbs (2340 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |