2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Citroen C8

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C8 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 486 kg more than 2009 Citroen C4. 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, 2009 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4. 2009 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C4 2009 Citroen C8
Make Citroen Citroen
Model C4 C8
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1358 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 87 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.2:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 182 km/hour 174 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.2 seconds 14.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1257 kg 1743 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 80 L


 

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