2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc, 2004 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 288 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.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja 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, 2004 Citroen Xsara (255 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Xsara | Baja |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
