2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Citroen Xsara are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C4 (181 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2009 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Citroen Xsara (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (180 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C4 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
