2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Daewoo Nubira

To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Daewoo Nubira were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.

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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Nubira. 2008 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2008 Daewoo Nubira has manual transmission. 2008 Daewoo Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen Xsara 2008 Daewoo Nubira
Make Citroen Daewoo
Model Xsara Nubira
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1598 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 190 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 210 km/hour 182 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1248 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.9 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 60 L