2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Fiat Punto
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Punto (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 96 kg more than 2007 Fiat 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, 2007 Fiat Punto (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Xsara | Punto |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 49 L |
