2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 620 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 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Xsara | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 292 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |