2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Xsara and 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 1032 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 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
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2009 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Xsara | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |