2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Xsara and 2001 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 140 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 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Xsara | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xsara | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
