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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Citroen C8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Fiat Freemont) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Fiat Freemont is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C8 engine produces 32 HP less power than Fiat Freemont, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Fiat Freemont. Due to the lower power, Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`435 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 8200 | |
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