2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C8 and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C8. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 214 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C8 | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C8 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
