2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Citroen Xsara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 236 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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, 2006 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Xsara | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |