2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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 3,195 cc, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 674 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Captiva | Xsara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |