2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Seat Arosa 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 112 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 284 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Xsara | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1239 kg | 955 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 34 L |
