2006 Rover 25 vs. 2006 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2006 Rover 25 and 2006 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C8 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Rover 25. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C8 weights approximately 658 kg more than 2006 Rover 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 25. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 25. 2006 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2006 Rover 25 has manual transmission. 2006 Rover 25 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 Rover 25 | 2006 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Rover | Citroen |
Model | 25 | C8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |