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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (101 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster 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 Citroen Xsara (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
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 | 1997 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |