2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C8 and 2008 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 661 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Citroen C8 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C8 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C8 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |