Toyota Previa 2003 vs Citroen C8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Previa is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Previa engine produces 18 HP more power than Citroen C8, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Citroen C8. Thanks to more power Toyota Previa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Previa consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Previa could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Previa consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Previa 2003 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Toyota Previa is 5 cm longer than the Citroen C8, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Previa is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 8 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 495 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2370 litres | 2948 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 578 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Previa is 0.7 metres more than that of the Citroen C8, which means Toyota Previa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3800 | |
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