2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 6 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fiesta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 221 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2010 Ford Fiesta (152 Nm @ 4050 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (116 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen Xsara | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4050 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |