2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata

To start off, both 2009 Citroen Xsara and 2009 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Sonata (250 HP) has 176 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 72 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.

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 Hyundai Sonata (311 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Xsara. 2009 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Citroen Xsara 2009 Hyundai Sonata
Make Citroen Hyundai
Model Xsara Sonata
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1359 cc 3342 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 250 HP
Torque 120 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1191 kg 1119 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 67 L