Ford Galaxy 2010 vs Citroen C8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 145 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen C8, but torque is 5 NM less than Citroen C8. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.1 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8, which means that by driving the Ford Galaxy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 460'000 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 Ford Galaxy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford S-Max | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 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. | |||
| Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine: The Peugeot EW10A (RFJ) is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine introduced in 2005 as an updated version of the older EW10J4, adapted to meet Euro 4 emissions standards. In general, the engine is considered fairly reliable and uncomplicated for its class, with relatively low repair costs and good overall durability when maintained ... More about Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is larger, but lower. Ford Galaxy is 9 cm longer than the Citroen C8, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2948 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 1 metres more than that of the Citroen C8, which means Ford Galaxy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`415 kg | 2`405 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 4000 | |
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