2010 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 407 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
