2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 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 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1447 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2009 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 686 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Azure | Xsara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 876 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 54 L |