2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (263 HP) has 189 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 107 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Ford Fiesta has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 263 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1184 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |