2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Xsara (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara.

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 Polo (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo
Make Citroen Volkswagen
Model Xsara Polo
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 1983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 3900 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 45 L


 

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