2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 233 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
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 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
Model | Xsara | Elantra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |