2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Rover Streetwise
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Rover Streetwise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover Streetwise.
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 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Xsara | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
