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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 259 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 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4. 2008 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2009 Brilliance BS4 has manual transmission. 2009 Brilliance BS4 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:
2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Brilliance | Citroen |
Model | BS4 | Xsara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 11 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 | 1475 kg | 1216 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 54 L |