2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Opel Combo
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Opel Combo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Combo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Xsara (108 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Opel Combo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 13 kg more than 2005 Opel Combo. 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 Opel Combo (170 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Combo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Xsara | Combo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |
