2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Peugeot 807
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Peugeot 807 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,228 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 807 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 807 (131 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 518 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.
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 Peugeot 807 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 807 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Peugeot 807 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Xsara | 807 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
