2003 Citroen Xsara vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2003 Citroen Xsara and 2003 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 244 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.
Because 2003 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen Xsara | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Xsara | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1527 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |