2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2001 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Xsara and 2001 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2001 Citroen Xsara and 2001 Kia Magentis are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Magentis (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Magentis weights approximately 72 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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Magentis. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Xsara | 2001 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Xsara | Magentis |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.9 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |