2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V50 (133 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo V50 weights approximately 271 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 Volvo V50 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | Xsara | V50 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1184 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |