2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Honda FR-V
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C8 and 2009 Honda FR-V were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C8 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Honda FR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2009 Honda FR-V. 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 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C8 | 2009 Honda FR-V | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | FR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |