2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ulysse (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 589 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, 2009 Fiat Ulysse (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2009 Fiat Ulysse 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. 2009 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Xsara | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |