2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Proton Satria
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Xsara and 2009 Proton Satria were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Proton Satria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Proton Satria (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Proton Satria should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Proton Satria.
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 Proton Satria (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Proton Satria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Proton Satria | |
| Make | Citroen | Proton |
| Model | Xsara | Satria |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
