2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 137 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, 2006 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2006 Seat Altea 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. 2006 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | Xsara | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |