2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 10 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, 2011 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 66 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul.
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 (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Xsara | 2011 Kia Soul | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Xsara | Soul |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1186 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |