2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C8 and 2008 Honda Element were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C8. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
Because 2008 Honda Element 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, 2008 Honda Element 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C8. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C8 | 2008 Honda Element | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C8 | Element |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 2353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
