2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2009 Ford Taurus 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 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Taurus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 263 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4501 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |