2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Citroen C8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 685 kg more than 2009 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C8 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C8 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 17.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 141 L |