2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 206 (74 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 112 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206.
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 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 206. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Xsara | 206 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.7 seconds | 13.3 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 | 1186 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |