Citroen C8 2008 vs Opel Zafira 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C8 engine produces 27 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira, 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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C8 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 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 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Insignia | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.69 m | |
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Citroen C8 is larger. Citroen C8 is 7 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 3 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C8 is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 152 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 480 litres | 152 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 710 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2948 litres | 1860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Citroen C8 has more luggage space (by 328 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 1088 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C8 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Citroen C8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`530 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 6600 | |
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