2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Xsara and 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 3 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 112 kg more than 2009 Citroen Xsara.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (103 Nm @ 4299 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Xsara | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 105 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4299 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |