Citroen C8 2008 vs Ford Galaxy 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C8 engine produces 27 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.1 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C8 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 480 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2948 litres | 2325 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Citroen C8 has more luggage space (by 90 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 623 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`818 kg | 1`766 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 712 kg | 739 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 6800 | |
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