2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Xsara (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 274 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3. 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 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | C3 | Xsara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 13.2 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 | 1005 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |