Citroen C8 2008 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C8 engine produces 32 HP less power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Sharan. Due to the lower power, Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C8 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C8 could require 180 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C8 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 420'000 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 | 6 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 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.74 m | |
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Citroen C8 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C8 is 13 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Sharan, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C8 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 885 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 480 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 885 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2948 litres | 2430 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Citroen C8 has more luggage space (by 180 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 518 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C8 is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan, 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: | 2`530 kg | 2`370 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`983 kg | 1`728 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 547 kg | 642 kg | |
| Citroen C8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Volkswagen Sharan. Therefore, Volkswagen Sharan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 10 800 | |
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