2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan (173 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 1194 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 Volkswagen Multivan (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Xsara | Multivan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2274 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |