2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 221 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (206 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Xsara | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
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 | 89 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |