Citroen C8 2008 vs Toyota Previa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota Previa is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C8 engine produces 18 HP less power than Toyota Previa, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Toyota Previa. Due to the lower power, Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C8 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa, which means that by driving the Citroen C8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C8 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C8 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Previa 2003 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Citroen C8 is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Previa, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C8 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 8 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2948 litres | 2370 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 578 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 Toyota Previa, which means Citroen C8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
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