2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xsara | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1559 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
