2006 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C8 weights approximately 589 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C8 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |