2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Citroen C8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 637 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C8 | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Citroen | Tata |
Model | C8 | Indigo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
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 | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |