2000 Audi A4 vs. 2000 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2000 Audi A4 and 2000 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A4 (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A4 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A4 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, 2000 Audi A4 (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A4 | 2000 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A4 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
