2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2007 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C8 and 2007 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C8 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2007 Citroen C3. 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, 2007 Citroen C8 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C8 | 2007 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C8 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
