2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 652 kg more than 2006 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara. 2008 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Xsara | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
Model | Xsara | Musso |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |