2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz

To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Hyundai Veracruz were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 183 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.

Because 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Veracruz (349 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 Hyundai Veracruz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 Citroen Xsara 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
Make Citroen Hyundai
Model Xsara Veracruz
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1248 kg 1065 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 78 L