2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Ford Mondeo 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 Xsara and 2005 Ford Mondeo are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
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 Xsara (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1369 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |