2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc, 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 199 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
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, 2008 Audi A4 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A4 | Xsara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3123 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |