2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Volkswagen Caddy 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 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (99 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 829 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 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Xsara | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
