2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2007 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C8 and 2007 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C8 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Volvo C30. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 431 kg more than 2007 Volvo C30. 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 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo C30. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo C30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C8 | 2007 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C8 | C30 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
