2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 156 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 321 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima.
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 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2009 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C8 | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C8 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
