2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Audi A6 (231 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A6 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
