2002 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Citroen Xsara. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Xsara. (116 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Xsara | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 93 L |