2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 24 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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 Citroen Xsara (240 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2004 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen Xsara | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |