2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Xsara and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen Xsara (108 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 35 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 Volkswagen Jetta (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Xsara | Jetta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |