2006 Citroen C8 vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C8 and 2006 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C8. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 461 kg more than 2006 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C8. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C8. 2006 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen C8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C8 2006 Honda Odyssey
Make Citroen Honda
Model C8 Odyssey
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3474 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 2106 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 79 L


 

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