2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C8 and 2008 Hyundai Veracruz were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C8. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 772 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
Because 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 Hyundai Veracruz 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 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C8 | 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C8 | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
