2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 91 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.

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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Citroen Xsara 2006 Toyota Corolla
Make Citroen Toyota
Model Xsara Corolla
Year Released 2001 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1786 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 106 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 165 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 79.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 91.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1248 kg 1157 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption 4.5 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.1 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 50 L


 

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