2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Xsara and 2009 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Alto. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 406 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Alto. 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 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Alto. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Xsara | Alto |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
