2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C8 and 2009 Hyundai i20 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 29 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 658 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i20. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C8 | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C8 | i20 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
