2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2006 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C4 and 2006 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C4. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 483 kg more than 2006 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jaguar XK8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Jaguar XK8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C4. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C4 | 2006 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | C4 | XK8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |