Citroen C8 2008 vs Ford S-Max 2010
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 138 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C8 engine produces 2 HP less power than Ford S-Max, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C8 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C8 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C8 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
1330 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
1080 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 560'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.73 m | 4.77 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
Height: | 1.86 m | 1.66 m | |
Citroen C8 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C8 is 4 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C8 is 20 cm higher. | |||
Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 285 litres | |
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 480 litres | 285 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2948 litres | 2000 litres | |
In 7-seat version Citroen C8 has more luggage space (by 195 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 948 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Citroen C8 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Citroen C8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`530 | 2`505 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | below average | |
Average price (€): | 3800 | 7200 | |
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