Mazda MPV 2003 vs Citroen C8 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda MPV) 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 (Citroen C8) 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: | 136 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Mazda MPV is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MPV engine produces 2 HP less power than Citroen C8, but torque is 120 NM more than Citroen C8. Despite less power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.6 | |
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The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8, which means that by driving the Mazda MPV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1090 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: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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: | 3 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Mazda MPV is 7 cm longer than the Citroen C8, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MPV is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2745 litres | 2948 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: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MPV is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen C8, which means Mazda MPV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`395 kg | 2`435 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`807 kg | 1`659 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 588 kg | 776 kg | |
| Mazda MPV load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem less than Citroen C8. 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 (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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