2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 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. Both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Citroen Xsara are equipped with a 1,398 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C3 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 39 kg more than 2005 Citroen C3.
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 Citroen C3 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | C3 | Xsara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 16.7 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 | 1147 kg | 1186 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |