2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 797 kg more than 2006 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Xsara | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 93 L |