2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
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 Volkswagen Bora (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (206 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara. 2004 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Xsara | Bora |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |