2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 64 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 Ford Focus (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 212 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |