2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Seat Ibiza 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 Seat Ibiza (154 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 10 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.
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, 2000 Seat Ibiza (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | Xsara | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |