2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 10 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 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C3 (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3.
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 (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Xsara | C3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
