2010 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto 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, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 110 kg more than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. 2009 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Fiat | Citroen |
Model | Grande Punto | Xsara |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |