2006 Citroen C8 vs. 2006 Honda CR-V

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C8 and 2006 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C8 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Citroen C8.

Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V 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, 2006 Citroen C8 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C8 2006 Honda CR-V
Make Citroen Honda
Model C8 CR-V
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1842 kg 1992 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.5 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 58 L