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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A3 (139 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A3 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Audi A3 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (115 Nm @ 3400 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 | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
