2006 Citroen C8 vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C8 and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 30 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (171 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Citroen C8 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2006 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | C8 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
