2003 Citroen Xsara vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Citroen Xsara and 2003 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (178 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy 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.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (113 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Xsara. 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen Xsara | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Xsara | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
