2006 Citroen C8 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C8 and 2006 Land Rover Defender 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C8 weights approximately 438 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C8. 2006 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C8 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C8 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |