2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C8 (202 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (198 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (285 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2008 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2008 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C8 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |