2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Citroen C8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (188 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (127 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C8 | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C8 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
