2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Dacia Logan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 332 kg more than 2007 Dacia Logan. 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 Xsara (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Citroen | Dacia |
| Model | Xsara | Logan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1388 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
