2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Xsara (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 221 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |