2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 134 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 257 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, 2008 Citroen Xsara (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Brilliance | Citroen |
Model | BS4 | Xsara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 54 L |