2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2001 Audi TT
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Xsara and 2001 Audi TT were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi TT (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi TT weights approximately 58 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Citroen Xsara (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Xsara | 2001 Audi TT | |
Make | Citroen | Audi |
Model | Xsara | TT |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |