2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
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 Toyota RAV4 (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xsara | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
