2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 198 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 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 Volkswagen Passat (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen Xsara 2008 Volkswagen Passat
Make Citroen Volkswagen
Model Xsara Passat
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 95.5 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 182 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.2 seconds 12.4 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 1279 kg 1477 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 70 L


 

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