2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Citroen C8 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 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | Focus | C8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
