2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 81 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Xsara | Frontier |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |