2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 356 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Xsara | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Xsara | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1209 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
