2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1509 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Xsara | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1209 kg | 2718 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 82 L |