2003 Citroen Xsara vs. 2003 Dodge Stratus
To start off, both 2003 Citroen Xsara and 2003 Dodge Stratus were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Stratus (146 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Dodge Stratus (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (113 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Xsara. 2003 Dodge Stratus has automatic transmission and 2003 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2003 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Dodge Stratus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen Xsara | 2003 Dodge Stratus | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Xsara | Stratus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
