Citroen C8 2008 vs Fiat Freemont 2011
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Citroen C8 engine produces 2 HP less power than Fiat Freemont, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Fiat Freemont. Despite less power, Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Freemont is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C8 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Freemont, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C8 could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C8 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Freemont. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Freemont gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.68 m | |
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Citroen C8 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C8 is 16 cm shorter than the Fiat Freemont, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C8 is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 480 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2948 litres | 1461 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Citroen C8 has more luggage space (by 335 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 1487 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 Fiat Freemont, which means Citroen C8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 3800 | 8200 | |
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