2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Xsara (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 48 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |