2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Passat and 2008 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 157 kg more than 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
Model | Passat | Xsara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |