2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 567 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
Model | Town & Country | Xsara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 351 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |