2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Town & Country 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country (176 HP) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 599 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.
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 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | Town & Country | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |
