2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 4 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. Both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2012 Ford Kuga are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Kuga weights approximately 292 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga 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, 2012 Ford Kuga 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, 2012 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Kuga has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Kuga 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 | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Kuga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |