2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Renault Sandero
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Renault Sandero were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Sandero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 73 kg more than 2008 Renault Sandero.
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 Citroen Xsara (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Renault Sandero | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Xsara | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1184 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
