2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Volkswagen Fox 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 342 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Volkswagen Fox | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Xsara | Fox |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
