2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (200 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 635 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 Volvo S80 (321 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2005 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | Xsara | S80 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 321 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |