2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C8 and 2009 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (127 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2009 Jaguar S-Type.
Because 2009 Jaguar S-Type is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Jaguar S-Type. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C8, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar S-Type (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8. 2009 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C8 | 2009 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | C8 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
