2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Xsara and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 162 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Xsara | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
