2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 784 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Navara 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 | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Xsara | Navara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |