2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xsara | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 106 L |
