2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Citroen C8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C8. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2008 Citroen C8 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C8 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |