2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C8 and 2007 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C8 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 484 kg more than 2007 Seat Cordoba. 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 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C8 | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | C8 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1648 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
