2002 Acura CL vs. 2008 Citroen Multispace

To start off, 2008 Citroen Multispace is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 376 kg more than 2008 Citroen Multispace.

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, 2002 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Multispace. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Multispace. 2002 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Multispace has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Multispace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Acura CL 2008 Citroen Multispace
Make Acura Citroen
Model CL Multispace
Year Released 2002 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 1360 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 0 HP
Torque 294 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1204 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 55 L