2003 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Citroen Xsara (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Xsara | Tazz |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |