2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc, 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 42 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
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 Peugeot 307 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Xsara | 307 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |