2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2008 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1185 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.

Because 2008 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen Xsara 2008 Nissan Frontier
Make Citroen Nissan
Model Xsara Frontier
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 90 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1220 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.5 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 80 L


 

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