2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2007 Dodge Durango

To start off, both 2007 Citroen C8 and 2007 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C8. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 634 kg more than 2007 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C8. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C8. 2007 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C8 2007 Dodge Durango
Make Citroen Dodge
Model C8 Durango
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 4701 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 87 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 2279 kg
Vehicle Length 3440 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.3 L/100km 15.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 102 L


 

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