2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C8 would be higher. 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 16 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 464 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic 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. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C8 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1186 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |