2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2001 Seat Toledo

To start off, both 2001 Citroen Xsara and 2001 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Toledo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Toledo weights approximately 66 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Toledo. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Toledo. 2001 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Toledo 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 Seat Toledo
Make Citroen Seat
Model Xsara Toledo
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2324 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 106 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1248 kg 1314 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 55 L