2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Citroen C8
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C8 weights approximately 618 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | C8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |