Citroen C8 2004 vs Mazda MPV 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen C8) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda MPV) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C8 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C8 engine produces 8 HP more power than Mazda MPV, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mazda MPV. Thanks to more power Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 10.1 | |
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The Citroen C8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C8 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MPV, which means that by driving the Citroen C8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Ulysse, Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.74 m | |
| Citroen C8 is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda MPV, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C8 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 294 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 294 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2948 litres | 1600 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 1348 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 (kg): | 2`500 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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