2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Xsara and 2009 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Strada (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 Fiat Strada.
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, both vehicles can yield 120 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Xsara | Strada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1184 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |
