2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Citroen Xsara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (98 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 49 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 11.2 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 | 1315 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |