2001 Audi A2 vs. 2001 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2001 Audi A2 and 2001 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Audi A2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A2 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (69 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 50 kg more than 2001 Audi A2.
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, 2001 Audi A2 (230 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (120 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Audi A2 | 2001 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A2 | Xsara |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 54 L |