Citroen C8 2002 vs Mazda MPV 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| 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 (Mazda MPV) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Mazda MPV is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C8 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mazda MPV, but torque is 120 NM less than Mazda MPV. Despite the higher power, Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.1 | |
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The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C8 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MPV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C8 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Mazda MPV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 Citroen C8 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Used also on Mazda 6 | |
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Citroen C8 is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda MPV, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C8 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 225 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2948 litres | 2745 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda MPV has more luggage space (by 69 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 203 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C8 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda MPV, which means Citroen C8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`435 kg | 2`395 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`659 kg | 1`807 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 776 kg | 588 kg | |
| Citroen C8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Mazda MPV. Therefore, Citroen C8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
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