Citroen C8 2002 vs Mazda MPV 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C8 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C8 engine produces 86 HP more power than Mazda MPV, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mazda MPV. Thanks to more power Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.1 | |
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The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C8 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 630'000 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 Mazda MPV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C5 | 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. Mazda MPV 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 | 4.75 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: | 225 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 225 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2948 litres | 1600 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 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`540 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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