2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2010 Ford Ka 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 161 kg more than 2010 Ford Ka.
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 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka. 2008 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ka 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2010 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |