2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2005 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C8 and 2005 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,670 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Optima (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 256 kg more than 2005 Kia Optima.
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, 2005 Citroen C8 (270 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Optima. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C8 | 2005 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C8 | Optima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
