1998 Citroen Xantia vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 348 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xantia. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Citroen Xantia 2006 Honda Civic
Make Citroen Honda
Model Xantia Civic
Year Released 1998 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1580 cc 1803 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1518 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.5 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 50 L


 

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