2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Galaxy (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 751 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 Ford Galaxy (320 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Xsara | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13.7 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 | 990 kg | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
