2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Xsara (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 253 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2. 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 Citroen Xsara (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C2 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 54 L |
