2008 Nissan Livina 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 Nissan Livina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Livina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1114 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 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 2009 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina 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.
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2008 Nissan Livina | 2009 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Nissan | Citroen |
Model | Livina | Xsara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 54 L |