2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Fiat Multipla
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Fiat Multipla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Xsara (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Multipla. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 125 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 Fiat Multipla (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Fiat Multipla | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Xsara | Multipla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
