2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2009 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XF 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Because 2009 Jaguar XF 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 XF. 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 XF (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XF | 2009 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Jaguar | Citroen |
Model | XF | C8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |