2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2009 Citroen Xsara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Rogue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Rogue would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 54 kg more than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Because 2008 Nissan Rogue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Xsara | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1184 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
