2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 2 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1184 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |