2008 Fiat Doblo vs. 2009 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2009 Citroen Xsara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 63 kg more than 2009 Citroen Xsara.
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, 2009 Citroen Xsara (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Doblo. 2009 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Doblo | 2009 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Fiat | Citroen |
Model | Doblo | Xsara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1237 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |