2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 89 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
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 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Fusion |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1159 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |