2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Renault Thalia 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Xsara (114 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (160 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia. 2008 Renault Thalia 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 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Xsara | Thalia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2473 mm |