2003 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 238 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 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (113 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Xsara | Sharan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |