2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris

To start off, both 2007 Citroen C8 and 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 26 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C8 2007 Toyota Yaris
Make Citroen Toyota
Model C8 Yaris
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 84.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 185 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.2 seconds 11.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 3440 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 42 L


 

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