2009 Audi S8 vs. 2004 Citroen C 15
To start off, 2009 Audi S8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi S8 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S8 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, 2009 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C 15. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S8 | 2004 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | S8 | C 15 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
