2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2007 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C8 and 2007 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C8 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 368 kg more than 2007 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C8 | 2007 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C8 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
