2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2005 Audi Allroad

To start off, both 2005 Citroen C8 and 2005 Audi Allroad were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi Allroad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi Allroad (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi Allroad should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi Allroad weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Audi Allroad is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi Allroad will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Audi Allroad (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C8. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Audi Allroad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C8. 2005 Audi Allroad has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen C8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi Allroad will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Citroen C8 2005 Audi Allroad
Make Citroen Audi
Model C8 Allroad
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2495 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 180 km/hour 207 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.2 seconds 9.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1910 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L