2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 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 Citroen Xsara (217 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2000 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1667 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |