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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 121 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xsara | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.5 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 | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1369 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
