2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 151 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 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Xsara | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |