2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Xsara (108 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C3 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
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 (115 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm). 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 Xsara | 2005 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Xsara | C3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 14.2 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 | 990 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
