2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Xsara and 2009 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen Xsara (108 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 237 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (147 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia. 2009 Renault Thalia 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 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Xsara | Thalia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2473 mm |