2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2001 Peugeot 806

To start off, both 2001 Citroen Xsara and 2001 Peugeot 806 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 Peugeot 806 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 806 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 806 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 277 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 806. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 806. 2001 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2001 Peugeot 806 has manual transmission. 2001 Peugeot 806 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Citroen Xsara 2001 Peugeot 806
Make Citroen Peugeot
Model Xsara 806
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
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 190 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.8:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1248 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2830 mm


 

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