Citroen C8 2008 vs Ford Galaxy 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C8 engine produces 7 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, but torque is 5 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.2 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C8 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C8 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 500'000 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 Ford Galaxy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 18 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 Ford Mondeo, Ford S-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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
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Citroen C8 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C8 is 9 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C8 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2948 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C8 is 1 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Citroen C8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 10 400 | |
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