2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 253 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Xsara | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1022 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |