Ford Galaxy 2010 vs Citroen C8 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen C8, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Citroen C8. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... 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: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 390 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2325 litres | 2948 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Citroen C8 has more luggage space (by 90 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 623 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`505 kg | 2`530 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`656 kg | 1`983 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 849 kg | 547 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 procentiem more than Citroen C8. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4000 | |
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