2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 2 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 504 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Xsara | 159 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |