2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1020 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.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2005 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Pilot |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 328 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |