2000 Peugeot 306 vs. 2000 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2000 Peugeot 306 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. Both 2000 Peugeot 306 and 2000 Citroen Xsara are equipped with a 1,587 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 16 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 306. 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 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 306. 2000 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2000 Peugeot 306 has manual transmission. 2000 Peugeot 306 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Peugeot 306 | 2000 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Peugeot | Citroen |
| Model | 306 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1138 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
