2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Xsara (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 406. (108 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
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 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 406. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 406. 2005 Peugeot 406 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 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Xsara | 406 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |