2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 869 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Xsara | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 93 L |