2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C8 and 2009 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C8 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 216 kg more than 2009 Citroen C8.
Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 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, 2009 Mazda BT-50 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, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C8 | 2009 Mazda BT-50 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | C8 | BT-50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |