2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2007 Citroen C8
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 393 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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, 2007 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. 2007 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 2007 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
Model | Jetta | C8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |