2008 Citroen Multispace vs. 2009 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2009 Citroen Xsara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Multispace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Multispace would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 87 kg more than 2008 Citroen Multispace.
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, 2009 Citroen Xsara (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Multispace. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Multispace. 2009 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Multispace has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Multispace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Multispace | 2009 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | Multispace | Xsara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1204 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |