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 |