2000 Citroen Xantia vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 596 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Jeep Liberty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Xantia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xantia. (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xantia. 2010 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2000 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 2000 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen Xantia | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | Xantia | Liberty |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1806 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2695 mm |