Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C8
Power
136HP
Torque
320Nm
Consumption
5.9l/100
Emissions
155g/km
0-100 km/h
10.5s
Top Speed
194km/h
Weight
1845kg
Price
28,731€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
830 L
80 L
100 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C8 2.0 HDi 135 Seduction · 136 CV (2011-2012)
General description
The Citroën C8 is more than a minivan; it's a rolling sanctuary for the family, a tireless companion for trips and adventures. Conceived in an era where space and comfort were the ultimate luxury, this vehicle promises to transform every journey into an experience of comfort and togetherness, inviting you to create unforgettable memories with every kilometer.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 136-horsepower 2.0 HDi engine feels full and willing, moving its generous body with surprising ease. It doesn't seek sportiness, but rather a smooth and constant power delivery, ideal for long highway cruises. Its six-speed manual transmission and comfort-oriented suspension filter out road imperfections, creating a feeling of floating over the road, while its huge 80-liter tank whispers in your ear that the destination can wait a little longer.
Design and aesthetics
Its exterior design is a statement of intent: function prevails over form to maximize interior space. The lines are smooth and the silhouette imposing. But it's when you open its practical sliding doors that its true magic is revealed. An immense, almost open-plan cabin, with exceptional modularity and a colossal 830-liter trunk that seems endless. The central instrumentation, a distinctive feature of the era, frees up the driver's field of vision, creating a unique and panoramic atmosphere.
Technology and features
The C8's technology focuses on efficiency and ride comfort. Its heart is the renowned common-rail diesel engine with a particulate filter, complying with the Euro 5 standard. Although it doesn't have today's touchscreens, it offered advanced comfort features for its time, such as multi-zone climate control or parking sensors. Its technological approach was pragmatic: to make life on board easier and journeys more pleasant and economical.
Competition
In the competitive universe of large minivans, the C8 faced its own siblings from the Eurovan project, such as the Peugeot 807 and the Lancia Phedra. Beyond the family, its main rivals were titans of the segment like the Renault Espace, the Ford Galaxy, or the SEAT Alhambra, each with its own arguments, but all sharing the goal of being the ultimate family transport.
Conclusion
The Citroën C8 2.0 HDi is an ode to a dying breed of car, an honest and extraordinarily capable vehicle. It is the choice of the heart for those who value living space over the speed of arrival. A true living room on wheels, reliable and economical, whose greatest legacy is the kilometers of shared happiness it has provided to countless families.