2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, 2005 Citroen Xsara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fit (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit.
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, 2001 Honda Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2001 Honda Fit | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Fit |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |