2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Fabia (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 9 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 Skoda Fabia (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Xsara | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
