2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.

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 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen Xsara 2008 Opel Corsa
Make Citroen Opel
Model Xsara Corsa
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1749 cc 1686 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 0 HP
Torque 160 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.7 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.4 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 190 km/hour 179 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.5 seconds 11.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1194 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 45 L


 

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