2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 672 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2009 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Citroen | Tata |
Model | Xsara | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |