2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6i SX vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara Coupe 1.6 VTR plus
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6i SX and 2008 Citroen Xsara Coupe 1.6 VTR plus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara Coupe 1.6 VTR plus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6i SX weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara Coupe 1.6 VTR plus.
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 Coupe 1.6 VTR plus (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6i SX. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara Coupe 1.6 VTR plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6i SX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6i SX | 2008 Citroen Xsara Coupe 1.6 VTR plus | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Xsara | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1209 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
