2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Scion xA
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Scion xA 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 (161 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 169 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. 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 Citroen Xsara (200 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Scion xA | |
| Make | Citroen | Scion |
| Model | Xsara | xA |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1239 kg | 1070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
