2004 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2004 Audi A3 and 2004 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen Xsara (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A3 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2004 Citroen Xsara.
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, 2004 Audi A3 (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A3 | 2004 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A3 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
