Mazda MPV 1999 vs Citroen C8 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Citroen C8 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MPV engine produces 86 HP less power than Citroen C8, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Citroen C8. Due to the lower power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.5 | |
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The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 480'000 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: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | Used also on Citroen C5 | |
| 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: | 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: | 4.75 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.86 m | |
| Mazda MPV is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C8, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MPV is 12 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 |
1600 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 1348 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`230 kg | 2`540 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`762 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 630 kg | 778 kg | |
| Mazda MPV load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 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 (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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