2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 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 1,997 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 201 kg more than 2011 Honda Jazz.
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 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Jazz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |